(meteorobs) Re: Geminids

[Daniel van Os]

Hmm, I was comparing the peak dates of the Geminids with that of 
Meteoracle and got a bit confused.

In the calendar IMO list the peak longitude as 262.2, but in their table 
of radiants it's 262.0.

262.2 = 22:15
262.0 = 17:32

Gary Kronk's website gives 20:45 as the maximum time, though he also 
mentions 262.2.

The DMS uses 262.1 (19:54)

In 1991 the highest rate was observed at 262.3, in 1993 there was a 
plateau between 261.8 and 262.3, in 1996 the same happens between 262.0 
and 262.4 (with a slight increase at 262.1) And also in 2001 (between 
261.9 and 262.4).

So, expect most activity between 17:32 and 0:37 UT.

Daniel