Last night was a good night for meteors as it saw the highest rates the SALSA3 system detected so far … More
Tag: Meteors
May 9/10 Meteors
Rain and clouds have been the rule in the Tucson area lately. After 1.5 months of no rain, we got … More
May 6/7/8 Meteors
We are currently experiencing the peak of the Eta Aquariids (ETA) meteor shower. The ETAs should start ramping down though, … More
May 4 & 5 Meteors
We are now passing closest to the orbits of the Eta Aquariid (ETA) meteor stream. As a result, the number … More
May 3 Meteors
The Eta Aquariids are getting more active as we approach this weekend’s peak. This morning nine ETAs were observed which is … More
May 2 Meteors
Last night was another clear night over Tucson. Though the number of detected meteors dropped from one night ago, meteor … More
May 1 Meteors
It has been way too long since I’ve updated this blog. Due to the constant juggle of work, family and … More
Early October Meteors
A quick perusal of the number of detection by the SALSA3 meteor camera shows nightly rates that range from 1 … More
Late September Meteors
After two days of clouds and rain, the weather was much better for the remainder of the month. September is … More
Mid September Meteors
Finally, for the first time since the peak night of the Perseids we got a few clear nights in Tucson. … More