The International Meteor Organization (IMO) was founded in 1988 and has more than 250 members now. The IMO was created in response to an ever growing need for international cooperation of meteor amateur work. The collection of meteor observations by several methods from all around the world ensures the comprehensive study of meteor showers and their relation to comets and interplanetary dust.| International Meteor Organization
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
Fantastic fireball captured on 2025 July 2 at 23h50m UT from Onich, Scotland. The initial bust was far brighter than …| 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
Figure- Participants to the 2025 International Meteor Conference, in Soest, the Netherlands, on the traditional photography group. Credit: LOC IMC 2025 This …| IMO
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
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Sunday September 14th. On that date the half-illuminated moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 22:00 local summer time on the previous evening...| IMO
The countdown has begun! The 44th International Meteor Conference (IMC 2025) is just around the corner. From September 18–21, 2025, Soest, the Netherlands will welcome meteor enthusiasts from all over the world for four days of talks, workshops, and community. Attending onsite? You’ll find all practical information on the IMC 2025 website. Can’t make it…| www.imo.net
During this period, the moon reaches its full quarter phase on Sunday September 7th. On that date it will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. As the week progresses, the waning gibbous moon will rise later in the evening allowing a small window of opportunity to view between the end of dusk and moon rise...| IMO
Unlike the nights surrounding the Perseids peak (August 12 and 13), the sky was truly dark on the evening of …| IMO
September offers longer nights in the northern hemisphere that tend to be less hazy than those experienced in mid-summer. In the sky, no major showers are visible from either hemisphere, but the northern hemisphere enjoys the advantage of higher sporadic rates...| IMO
During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Saturday August 23rd. On that date it will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. As the week progresses, the waxing crescent moon will enter the evening sky and will only slightly hamper meteor observing during the evening hours| www.imo.net
Want to combine your vacation with some meteor(ite) science? Right now, you have some exciting options: Denmark, Australia, or—if you’re …| IMO
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Saturday August 16th. On Friday night August 15th the half-illuminated moon will rise between 22 and 23 local summer time (LST). Moonlight at this time will be a problem but successful meteor observations can be obtained by keeping the moon at your back. As the week progresses, viewing conditions improve...| IMO
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Saturday August 9th. It will be difficult to view meteor activity this weekend with the bright moon above the horizon all night long. Later in the period the waning gibbous moon will not rise until the late evening hours...| www.imo.net
Frequently Asked Questions on Visual Observations Contents: I could hardly distinguish the Aquariids or the Taurids. How to note this on the observing form? Which is the best way to determine a reliable value for the limiting magnitude? About 25 per cent of the sky were covered by houses and trees. Does it affect the…| www.imo.net
An easy way to observe meteors visually is what we call the 'counting method.' The observer notes the meteors seen on a tape recorder or just a piece of paper. He gives the estimated magnitude of the meteor and whether or not it belonged to the observed shower (e.g. Perseid or non-Perseid). This met| www.imo.net
Late July in 2025 will be a great time to view meteor activity as the moon will be in the evening sky and setting before the activity is strongest. One major shower and a minor one will be active at that time to entertain you. Here are some details on these showers: The alpha Capricornids…| www.imo.net
