Showing posts with label leonid. Show all posts
Showing posts with label leonid. Show all posts

17 Nov 2024

Leonid meteor shower

This peaks on November 17th. 

Usually meteor showers result in VHF reflections. Although some manage QSOs with random meteors, the duration of reflections is usually longer in showers, so QSOs tend to be easier. 

Pings tend to be strong, but of short duration. MSK144 is a popular mode.

UPDATE 0942z:  No spots overnight. I hope I am on the correct frequency.

17 Nov 2023

Leonid meteor shower

This peaks about now. I have no idea how good it is as an MS propagation mode. What usually happens is the trail causes ionisation that reflects VHF signals.

See https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/leonid-meteor-shower-when-and-where-see-it-uk

16 Nov 2017

Leonids meteor shower

The Leonids meteor shower peaks this week. I think I'll look on 6m FT8 RX to see what I spot.

See http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-leonid-meteor-shower .