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(meteorobs) Re: Videos of Moon during Leonids
Dear Mr. Young and All,
Due to the geometric configuration of the Earth and moon this year there
is virtually no possibility of seeing a Leonid striking the lunar
surface. The reason for this is that a last quarter moon in November
lies in the direction of the Leonid radiant. Therefore the Leonids will
approach the Earth from the same direction as the moon. Any Leonids that
collide with the moon will strike it on the far side which is
unfortunately invisible from the Earth.
You could try anyway and if you are extremely lucky capture a Taurid or
a stray sporadic meteor!
Clear Skies!
Robert Lunsford
YoungBob2@aol.com wrote:
>
> Ladies & Gentlemen:
>
> If one were going to videotape the Moon for meteor flashes during this year's
> Leonids, where is the best place since the Moon this year is going to be
> illuminated on the leading edge?
>
> Any new plans this year for this that anyone knows of?
>
> Clear skies,
> Bob Young
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