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Re: Another Fireball


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 Another fireball sighting back East in Maryland, early AM on NOV 6TH!!
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Every year around this time, folks all over the world find themselves in a 
frenzy over Taurid fireballs. Not surprising since their population index is 
at 2.3....which means most of their members are quite bright. Its an old 
stream with most of the smaller particles long removed from the solar wind 
and other processes. The South Taurids have a long peak centering on November 
5th. The North Taurids also have a long peak, but centering around November 
12th. To the best of my knowledge, despite of all the annual bright Taurid 
fireballs, none have produced any recoverable meteorites. Their combined 
periods of activity is from roughly October 1 thru November 25th. So, expect 
more excitement from them in the next couple weeks and enjoy them while you 
can. By the way, last year while watching the Leonid fireball shower, I 
recorded a -12 North Taurid that sneaked in amongst them.
GeoZay

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