The Remaining Major Meteor Showers of 2010
Department:
Near-Earth Objects
Teaser:
"Insider tips on 2010's meteor showers and how to make the most of each opportunity to watch a visitor from space take that final dive."
Source:
News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Download time: Apr 26 2010 4:15 PM ET
There are seven major meteor showers remaining in 2010 (the Quadrantids occurred in early January 2010), with some more active than others. For example, April's Lyrids are expected to produce about 15 meteors an hour at their peak for observers viewing in good conditions. Now, if you put the same observer in the same good conditions during a higher-rate shower like August's Perseids or December's Geminids, that person could witness up to 100 meteors an hour during peak activity.
Whether you're watching from a downtown area or the dark countryside, here are some tips to help you enjoy the best meteor showers of 2010.
First a word about the moon -- it is not your (the expectant meteor watcher's) friend.…
See News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory for links to further info.
Also see this story from NASA JPL.
