(meteorobs) Re: Orionids in bright Moon light

[Robert Lunsford]

Jason and All,

Actually most meteors are never seen in the constellation for which they are 
named. Orionid meteors will all trace back to a common area in Orion but are 
actually seen all over the sky, usually far away from Orion. The next major 
shower will occur on December 13/14, when the Geminids reach maximum 
activity under a full moon. Until then there are the Taurids (active now), 
Leonids (active Nov. 17-19), and the Alpha Monocerotids (active Nov. 21).

Clear Skies!

Robert Lunsford

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jason Blumstein" <dirtyjerz2005 at yahoo.com>
To: "Global Meteor Observing Forum" <meteorobs at meteorobs.org>
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 12:37 PM
Subject: Re: (meteorobs) Re: Orionids in bright Moon light


>I saw one on Friday Night.. wasn't even aware of orionid shower, but it 
>streaked across the sky inside the orion constellation.  when is the next 
>clear event?