(meteorobs) General Meteor Observation

[George Gliba]

Catlin wrote:
> Thanks GWG. Can you tell me how long the Kappa Cygnids will be present
> for and what direction to observe?
>
> Sorry to be a painful, boring armature
>
> Clear skies
>
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> Catlin wrote:
>   
>> Can anyone tell me ; if there is moonlight interference when observing
>> any particular meteor shower and mixed skies are present i.e.
>> clear/cloud - can cloud when masking the moon aid observation?
>>  
>> Clear skies
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> A cloud over the moon can help, as can any obstruction, like a building,
> but you must specify how much percentage your view is obstructed.
> Keeping the moon out of your field of view entirely works best.
>
> This morning I was clouded out for the Perseids, but  I will try again
> in
> a few days in hope it will be clear, The moon will also be less of a
> problem
> then. There will be many fewer Perseids of course, but the Kappa Cygnid
> should be better then.
>
> Clear Skies,
> GWG
>
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Catlin.

    The Kappa Cygnids are active until around August  25th from RA 19  
Dec. +59°.
Their maximum is around August 17th.

Clear Skies,
GWG