(meteorobs) Observation May 4/5 2014

[Pierre Martin]

I had a chance to get out earlier this month, in an attempt to see some Eta Aquarids (ETA).  Unlike last year's impressive performance, the shower was a lot quieter. In fact, in two hours of observing on that morning, I did not see any ETA's at all. Perhaps I was watching during a relative lull in activity.  On the other hand, sporadics were quite active especially during the first hour, and I saw a beautiful mag -1 antihelion that moved 30 degrees into the north-west.

It sure was nice to be out again!



May 4/5 2014, 06:30-08:30 UT (02:30-04:30 EDT)
Location: Bootland Farm (Stewartville), Ontario, Canada 
(Long: -76 deg 29'; Lat: 45 deg 23')

Observed showers:
Anthelions (ANT) - 15:44 (236) -20
Eta Aquariids (ETA) - 22:28 (337) -02


Period 1: 06:30-07:30 UT; clear; temp 7C, F 1.00; LM 6.30; facing E60 deg; teff 1.00 hr.
ANT: one: -1
Sporadics: nine: 0; +2(2); +3; +4(2); +5(3)
Total meteors: ten

Period 2: 07:30-08:30 UT; clear; temp 7C, F 1.00; LM 6.14; facing E70 deg; teff 1.00 hr.ANT: one: -1
Sporadics: five: +2(2); +3; +4; +5
Total meteors: five


Clear skies and best of luck to everyone for the Camelopardalids!

Pierre Martin
Ottawa, Ontario