During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Monday October 13th. On that date the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 23:00 local summer time (LST). The waning moon will be a factor for morning observations early in this period, but its interference will lessen with each passing night...| IMO
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Tuesday October 7th. On that date the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. The moon will be a major factor in reducing the visibility of meteor activity most of the night during this entire period...| IMO
Meteor activity increases in October when compared to September. A major shower (the Orionids) is active all month long and there are also many minor showers to be seen. Both branches of the Taurids become more active as the month progresses, providing slow, graceful meteors to the nighttime scene.| www.imo.net
During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Sunday September 21st. On that date the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. As the week progresses, the waxing crescent moon enter the evening sky but will set long before the more active morning hours arrive...| IMO
