14 January 2013

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 14JAN2013

When is the next meteor shower?
EarthSky (blog)
The 2013 Quadrantids were good fun in early January, but now we're in that yearly lull in major meteoractivity. The next major shower won't happen until April. It's the Lyrid meteor shower – April's “shooting stars.” These meteors tend to be bright ...

Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2013 Peak: When to Watch ...
The first meteor shower of 2013 begins Tuesday over the skies of Braintree.
londonderry.patch.com/.../quadrantid-meteor-shower-2013-pe...
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 12-18, 2013 | American Meteor ...

During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Friday January 11th. At this time the moon is located near the sun and will remain invisible at night.
www.amsmeteors.org/.../meteor-activity-outlook-for-january-...

Year's First Meteor Shower Offers Chance for Wishes Overnight ...
The first meteor shower of the year, the Quadrantid Meteor Shower, makes an appearance after midnight. Meteor rates peak from 3 a.m. to dawn. Stars will "fall" ...
kstp.com/article/stories/s2883474.shtml

2013 THE Year of Meteors, Asteroids, Comets, and MORE!!

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