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(meteorobs) Re: 2002 Leonids

Huan Meng and All,

Most people are used to seeing the Leonids at their best on November 
17/18. This year the peak will occur a night later. If one watches a 
night early (17th/18th) they will see little activity and think the 
display was weak this year. This will be the last major Leonid event for 
most of us and I do not wish for anyone to miss it due to a mix up in 
the dates.

Clear Skies!

Bob Lunsford


Huan Meng wrote:

> Hi, Bob,
> 
> Just one small question: I do not understand why the "one day" is so important.
> 
> We observed the Leonids in China in last November, and saw the second peak (Asian Peak). The maximum for our local time is just on November 18/19, instead of 17/18. I think that there seems to be no difference on the date. ;)
> 
> All the best,
> Huan Meng
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Robert Lunsford" <lunro.imo.usa@coxdot net>
> To: <meteorobs@atmob.org>
> Sent: Friday, July 05, 2002 12:24 AM
> Subject: (meteorobs) Re: 2002 Leonids
> 
> 
> 
>>Peter and All,
>>
>>I expect rates to be quite low (less than 10/hr) on either side of 
>>maximum activity. The bright moon will certainly not help! One must 
>>remember that the night of maximum activity will be November 18/19 this 
>>year and not 17/18 as it has been in year's past. That one day will make 
>>a big difference!
>>
>>Bob Lunsford
>>
>>
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