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(meteorobs) Re: What next?
Trevor and All,
I too thought of the Ursids as somewhat of a "bogey shower" until 1993
when I happened to catch it precisely at maximum activity or during a
possible outburst. During 5 hours of observing on the December 22 of
that year I counted 81 Ursids including a beautiful blue -8 Ursid
fireball. I in past 5 years I have not come close to matching those
figures for the Ursids. If a repeat performance were to happen this year
it would occur at 0000 Universal Time on December 23. It's still
twilight for me at that time but points eastward may have a shot.
People would be surprised to know that LM's better than 5.0 are still
possible during a full moon. I have bettered that figure several times
during times with a bright moon, last time being during the 1997
Leonids.
Clear Skies!
Bob Lunsford
> You are quite right about the December 22nd Ursid shower. Unfortunately the
> full moon does indeed severely hamper any observations of the shower for
> this year. Personally, the Ursids have always been a bogey shower to
> observe and I still await my first attempt in 20 years.
> With regard to the January 3rd shower you inquire about, the Quadrantids are
> indeed an excellent shower to observe. Generally high rates around maximum,
> guarantee a good nights observing for those brave enough to endure the
> usually cold conditions. The maximum in 2000, is due around 05:00 UT,
> favouring Europe and the US. Conditions for this coming return are quite
> rare, (the timing of both maximum,and new moon) so make the most of this
> attempt and observe.
>
> Trevor Pendleton UK
>
> TREVOR@eakring99.freeserve.codot uk
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