Meteor showers in November in Thailand

[Tywais]

Several reports in areas of Thailand, from Chiang Mai to Pattaya, of a meteor. After doing a little research found this is a good month for them so you might want to try and get out and see if you can capture any.

Maybe to do with this. Earthsky.org

Yay! We’ve been hearing reports of Taurid fireballs. The South Taurid shower should reach its peak between midnight and dawn on November 5, 2015. Meteor rates are relatively low, but you won’t care if you see a fireball! Later this month, the North Taurids and Leonids will take place. Follow the links below to learn what to expect from the South Taurids and for meteor showers during the rest of 2015.

Late night November 4 until dawn November 5, 2015, the South Taurids
The meteoroid streams that feed the South (and North) Taurids are very spread out and diffuse. That means the Taurids are extremely long-lasting (September 25 to November 25) but usually don’t offer more than about 7 meteors per hour. That is true even on the South Taurids’ expected peak night. The Taurids are, however, well known for having a high percentage of fireballs, or exceptionally bright meteors. Plus, the other Taurid shower – the North Taurids – always adds a few more meteors to the mix during the South Taurids’ peak night. In 2015, the slim waning crescent moon coming up before dawn will not seriously obtrude on this year’s South Taurid meteor shower. The South Taurids should produce their greatest number of meteors in the wee hours – between midnight and dawn – on November 5. Remember, it’ll be possible to catch a fireball or two!

[Tywais]

Or the Leonids

2015 Leonid meteor shower

The Leonids will peak on November 17 and November 18 in 2015. A waxing crescent moon means that the sky will be dark enough to easily view the shower. We suggest that observers try their luck after midnight.

The Leonids peak around mid-November.©iStockphoto.com

The Leonid meteor shower is annually active in the month of November and usually peaks around November 16 or 17. The shower is called Leonids because its radiant or the point in the sky where the meteors seem to emerge from, lies in the constellation Leo.

The Leonids occur when the Earth passes through the debris left by the comet Tempel-Tuttle. The comet takes around 33 years to make one orbit around the Sun.

People can view about 20 meteors an hour at the peak of the Leonids meteor shower.

[rws85]

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?/topic/867662-huge-asteroid

[Tywais]

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?/topic/867662-huge-asteroid

Yes, that is what prompted this topic. Reports in Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Pattaya. This is just a heads up <grin> to those who may want to try their hand at getting some photos over the next few weeks.

[Guest]

The Taurids seems to have displayed good number of bolides this year. Reports and photos are still coming.

Not sure if there has been a greater number of fireballs or just more cameras and people interested of the meteor shower.