(meteorobs) Re: Major Shower Peaks?

[Mikhail Maslov]

BM>     What is the predicted time of the Lyrid peak? Observer's Handbook 2005 
BM> (RASC) puts it at 10h UT, quite good for people like me in western North 
BM> America, but experience with Leonids has taught that encounters with 
BM> specific trails can be quite different than "traditional" peaks.

I can't say about the peak time, because I only suggest possible
encounter(s) with elder trails, which weren't accurately computed, as I know.

BM>     The Moon will "disturb greatly" no matter what. For planning purposes it 
BM> will be close to Jupiter, in fact parts of the world will see an occultation 
BM> later on April 22nd.

I'll have Jupiter 1.16 deg to the North from the Moon here in Novosibirsk
on April 22 - quite nice.

Best regards, Mikhail