Now is the best time to observe Comet Lulin. Two nights ago, Comet Lulin was easy to find as it … More
Author: Carl Hergenrother
I am a professional astronomer specializing in the study of comets, asteroids and meteors. This blog will focus on my professional and amateur work in this field.
Comet Lulin Flys By Saturn
A quick reminder that bright Comet Lulin will be easy to locate tonight as it passes within a few degrees … More
Feb 19/20/21 Meteors
Tucson has been experiencing a nice stretch of clear nights the past few days. Any bouts of cirrus have been … More
2008 TC3 – Sudanese Fireball Meteorite Recovered
Last year on October 6, a tiny asteroid was discovered in space. Unlike all of the asteroids discovered before this … More
Meteorites Fround From Last Friday’s Texan Daylight Fireball
For an earlier post on this fireball/meteorite see: “Feb 15 Texas Daylight Fireball“ Thanks to eyewitness reports, a few great … More
Feb 18/19 Meteors
Finally a nice clear night with no clouds and no bright Moon. Still with no major, or even good minor, … More
Feb 15/16/17/18 Meteors
The last few nights have been hit or miss in Tucson due to a few passing storm systems. Unfortunately the … More
Feb 15 Texas Daylight Fireball
A follow-on post with additional information about meteorites produced by this fireball can be found at: “Meteorites Found From Last … More
Feb 13th Kentucky Fireball
[Latest Update: 2009 Feb 17 5:00pm MST] Reports have been coming in about a large bright fireball centered over Kentucky. … More
Feb 13/14/15 Meteors
Yikes! Where did all of the meteors go? Results from both Tucson and San Diego are way down from where … More
The Transient Sky - Comets, Asteroids, Meteors 