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(meteorobs) Re: Quadrantids question from NW Canada
Bruce and All,
Due to the low radiant altitude the display will be poor. If the ZHR
reaches 100 you will still only be able to see just a few Quads per
hour. I certainly would not advise against observing at this time. Just
don't expect to see much activity. There are not many folks who can say
they have actually seen evening Quadrantids.
Bob Lunsford
Bruce McCurdy wrote:
> I keep reading that the peak of this year's Quadrantids is at an
> unfavourable time for North America, and for sure 5 p.m. sounds as
> unpromising as can be. However, living as I do at +54° north latitude,
> the Sun will set before the time of the maximum, and the radiant at +49°
> declination will be nicely circumpolar, being at worst 13° altitude. And
> the Moon will be new. Is there any reason not to expect at least a
> decent display in the evening hours?
>
> regards, Bruce McCurdy, Edmonton, Canada
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