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(meteorobs) Geminids and The Almost Last Quarter Moon (aka 1976)!

As I recall from a truly memorable viewing of the Geminids in 1976 with
Norman McLeod, we saw plenty of beautiful Geminids between 2100 local and
0400 local.  The moon was only a bit more favorable than this year, being
at last quarter then.  We observed both on 12/13 and 13/14 and saw
several hundred Geminids, including several fireballs.  Therefore, do not
let an almost last quarter moon keep You from observing a truly fine
display of very nice meteors.  It was truly worth missing a few high
school days for to view this wonderful meteor shower!  Guess this year I
will try and observe on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights!!
                                  In Astronomical Affinity - Felix A.
Martinez
 
On Thu, 4 Dec 2003 08:19:34 -0800 "Robert Lunsford"
<lunro.imo.usa@coxdot net> writes:
> Don't forget that a waning gibbous moon will rise near 2300 (11pm) 
> spoiling
> the post midnight show. This may be a year to catch some Geminid
> earthgrazers, which can be seen as soon as it gets totally dark.
> 
> Clear Skies!
> 
> Bob Lunsford
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "leoniden" <leoniden@hetnetdot nl>
> To: <meteorobs@atmob.org>
> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 5:30 AM
> Subject: RE: (meteorobs) Date of Geminid Max
> 
> 
> > Hi Paul,
> >
> > The peak time listed by the Dutch Meteor Society is: Dec 14, 15:53 
> UT
> > The peak time listed by the IMO is: Dec 14, 16:16 UT
> > Gary Kronk lists Dec 14, 15:10 UT
> >
> > For the USA I expect the highest rates in the night of Dec 13/14, 
> but not
> much less than on 14/15. (Near the west coast 13/14 is a bit better, 
> near
> the east coast the difference is quite small)
> >
> > For Europe 14/15 is clearly the best night, especially before 
> midnight.
> >
> > Daniel van Os
> 
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