(meteorobs) Meteor Activity Outlook for November 29-December 5, 2014

[Richard Kramer]

I notice that you suggest the Geminid maximum will be Dec 12/13.  IMO 
indicates Dec 13/14.

I'm wondering about the discrepancy between the two.

Regards,
Richard



>Geminid (GEM) activity begins this weekend from a radiant located 
>near 06:36 (099) +34. This position lies on the Gemini/Auriga 
>border, 3 degrees west of the fourth magnitude star known as Theta 
>Geminorum. Expected rates this week would only be near one per hour 
>as maximum is still 2 weeks away. Although Geminid meteors can be 
>seen all night long, they are best seen near 0200 LST when the 
>radiant lies highest above the horizon. This shower peaks on the 
>night of December 12/13, when rates can surpass 60 shower members 
>per hour in moonless skies. Unfortunately this year there will be a 
>bright moon during the second half of the night and observers will 
>be forced to look away from the moon to maintain their night vision. 
>Geminid activity can be seen from the southern hemisphere but at 
>much reduced rate. As seen from south of the equator, Geminid 
>activity could only be seen for a few hours before and after 0200 
>LST. At 34 km/sec. the Geminids produce mostly meteors of medium velocity.