09 October 2011

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 9OCT2011

Draconids 2011 | International Meteor Organization
This is expected to produce enhanced meteor activity, with apparent rates likely to reach about 1meteor per minute near 20h Universal Time. Details can be ...
www.imo.net/node/1394



Draconid meteor storm could send 750 meteors-an-hour streaking ...
The Draconids shower, which happens once every seven years, is set to put on a spectacular show, but it may be very hard to see because of the full moon.
www.dailymail.co.uk/.../Draconid-meteor-storm-send-750-met...



Cloudy skies might spoil view of meteor shower - PAGASA - The ...
Skygazers cannot expect to get a good view of the annual Draconids meteor shower tonight as cloudy skies caused by a low pressure area prevail over the ...
www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId...




WORLD FROM SPACE Barringer Crater In Arizona
iWeather Online
By Paul Vaughan - Sat Oct 08, 6:02 pm Barringer Crater, also known as “MeteorCrater,” is a 1300-meter (0.8 mile) diameter, 174-meter (570-feet) deep hole in the flat-lying desert sandstones 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) west of Winslow, Arizona. ...

Meteor shower visible in Finland on saturday night
YLE News
It could be possible to observe a meteor shower in the skies above Finland tonight. The meteor shower will be most visible between 10:30pm and 11:30pm, across the country. The shower will be sparked as the earth passes through a trail of dust left by...
How to photograph Draconid Meteors
Examiner.com
Tonight marks the peak of the Draconid Meteor Shower, a once a year event that, this year, could produce 1000 meteors per hour and stunning pictures. Yes, while meteor watching is a favorite past time for many, other people desire more, namely, ...



Look to the evening sky
Caribbean Hurricane Network
By Michael Reed There is a lot of discussion about this years Draconid meteor shower tonight. If it takes place it will come from the constellation Draco in the northern sky this evening. Predictions vary between several meteors an hour to perhaps as ...