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The International Meteor Organization (IMO) was founded in 1988 and has more than 250 members now. IMO was created in response to an ever growing need for international cooperation of meteor amateur work.
🛑 Fireball Alert - Australia 🇦🇺 🛑
A bright and slow fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Victoria (Australia) on November 13th, at the beginning of the night, 10h 28min UT (09:28pm, AEDT).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation: fireballs.imo.net
A bright and slow fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Victoria (Australia) on November 13th, at the beginning of the night, 10h 28min UT (09:28pm, AEDT).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation: fireballs.imo.net
November 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
🛑 Fireball Alert - Australia 🇦🇺 🛑
A bright and slow fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Victoria (Australia) on November 13th, at the beginning of the night, 10h 28min UT (09:28pm, AEDT).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation: fireballs.imo.net
A bright and slow fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Victoria (Australia) on November 13th, at the beginning of the night, 10h 28min UT (09:28pm, AEDT).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation: fireballs.imo.net
🛑 Fireball Alert - USA 🇺🇸 🛑
A daylight fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Florida on November 11th, in the middle of the day, at 17h 39min UT (12:39pm, EST).
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If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation: fireballs.imo.net
A daylight fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Florida on November 11th, in the middle of the day, at 17h 39min UT (12:39pm, EST).
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If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation: fireballs.imo.net
November 15, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🛑 Fireball Alert - USA 🇺🇸 🛑
A daylight fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Florida on November 11th, in the middle of the day, at 17h 39min UT (12:39pm, EST).
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If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation: fireballs.imo.net
A daylight fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Florida on November 11th, in the middle of the day, at 17h 39min UT (12:39pm, EST).
fireballs.imo.net/members/imo_...
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation: fireballs.imo.net
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for November 15-21, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 15-21 November 2025 | IMO
During this period, the Moon reaches its new phase on Thursday, November 20th. On that date, the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon...
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November 15, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for November 15-21, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for November 8-14, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 8-14 November 2025 | IMO
During this period, the Moon reaches its last quarter phase on Wednesday, November 12th. On that date, the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 2200 local standard time o...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for November 8-14, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
🛑 Fireball Alert - Russia 🇷🇺 🛑
A fireball ☄️nearly as bright as the Full Moon was observed and video recorded over Western Russia on November 5th, at the beginning of the night, at 19h 35min UT (22:35pm, MSK).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation: fireballs.imo.net
A fireball ☄️nearly as bright as the Full Moon was observed and video recorded over Western Russia on November 5th, at the beginning of the night, at 19h 35min UT (22:35pm, MSK).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation: fireballs.imo.net
November 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
🛑 Fireball Alert - Russia 🇷🇺 🛑
A fireball ☄️nearly as bright as the Full Moon was observed and video recorded over Western Russia on November 5th, at the beginning of the night, at 19h 35min UT (22:35pm, MSK).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation: fireballs.imo.net
A fireball ☄️nearly as bright as the Full Moon was observed and video recorded over Western Russia on November 5th, at the beginning of the night, at 19h 35min UT (22:35pm, MSK).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation: fireballs.imo.net
☄️ ☄️ 2025 is intended to be "Taurid swarm" year, and it seems Southern Taurids are actually quite active! Don't hesitate to watch despite the Moon: Taurids are brighte, and the Earth could enter a part of the meteoroid stream denser as usual, as particles entered a 7:2 motion resonance with Jupiter.
November 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
☄️ ☄️ 2025 is intended to be "Taurid swarm" year, and it seems Southern Taurids are actually quite active! Don't hesitate to watch despite the Moon: Taurids are brighte, and the Earth could enter a part of the meteoroid stream denser as usual, as particles entered a 7:2 motion resonance with Jupiter.
🛑 Fireball Alert - Australia 🇦🇺 🛑
An bright daylight fireball ☄️ accompanied by sonic booms was observed and seismologically recorded over North-Eastern Virginia on November 2nd, at the end of the afternoon, around 05h 41min UT (04:41pm, EDT).
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An bright daylight fireball ☄️ accompanied by sonic booms was observed and seismologically recorded over North-Eastern Virginia on November 2nd, at the end of the afternoon, around 05h 41min UT (04:41pm, EDT).
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We received 7 reports about a fireball seen over Victoria on Sunday, November 2nd 2025 around 05:37 UT.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🛑 Fireball Alert - Australia 🇦🇺 🛑
An bright daylight fireball ☄️ accompanied by sonic booms was observed and seismologically recorded over North-Eastern Virginia on November 2nd, at the end of the afternoon, around 05h 41min UT (04:41pm, EDT).
fireballs.imo.net/members/imo_...
An bright daylight fireball ☄️ accompanied by sonic booms was observed and seismologically recorded over North-Eastern Virginia on November 2nd, at the end of the afternoon, around 05h 41min UT (04:41pm, EDT).
fireballs.imo.net/members/imo_...
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for October 1-7, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
Meteor activity Outlook for 1-7 November 2025 | IMO
As seen from the northern hemisphere, meteor rates continue to be strong in November. While no major activity is expected this month, the two Taurid radiants plus the Leonids keep the skies active. Th...
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October 31, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for October 1-7, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
⚠️ Fireball Alert - Russia ⚠️
An extremely bright and long lasting fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Western Russia on October 27, 03h 32min UT (06h 32min, MSK).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation with the international community: fireballs.imo.net
An extremely bright and long lasting fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Western Russia on October 27, 03h 32min UT (06h 32min, MSK).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation with the international community: fireballs.imo.net
October 28, 2025 at 7:51 AM
⚠️ Fireball Alert - Russia ⚠️
An extremely bright and long lasting fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Western Russia on October 27, 03h 32min UT (06h 32min, MSK).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation with the international community: fireballs.imo.net
An extremely bright and long lasting fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Western Russia on October 27, 03h 32min UT (06h 32min, MSK).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation with the international community: fireballs.imo.net
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for October 25-31, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 25-31 October 2025 | IMO
During this period, the Moon reaches its first quarter phase on Wednesday, October 29th. On that date, the Moon will be located 90 degrees east of the Sun and will be set near 22:00 local standard tim...
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October 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for October 25-31, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
☄️ ☄️ In a few days, on Oct. 21-23, Orionid meteor shower will peak! If you wish to enjoy the show associated to famous Halley comet under moonless 🌑 skies, then read: www.imo.net/viewing-the-...
October 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
☄️ ☄️ In a few days, on Oct. 21-23, Orionid meteor shower will peak! If you wish to enjoy the show associated to famous Halley comet under moonless 🌑 skies, then read: www.imo.net/viewing-the-...
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for October 18-24, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 18-24 October 2025 | IMO
During this period, the Moon reaches its new phase on Tuesday, October 21st. On that date, the Moon will be located near the Sun and will be invisible at night. As the week progresses, the waxing cres...
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October 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for October 18-24, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
🛑 Fireball Alert - Spain 🇪🇸 🛑
An extremely bright fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over North-West Spain on Oct 15 evening, around 18h 38min UT (20h 38min, CEST).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation with the international community: fireballs.imo.net
An extremely bright fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over North-West Spain on Oct 15 evening, around 18h 38min UT (20h 38min, CEST).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation with the international community: fireballs.imo.net
October 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
🛑 Fireball Alert - Spain 🇪🇸 🛑
An extremely bright fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over North-West Spain on Oct 15 evening, around 18h 38min UT (20h 38min, CEST).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation with the international community: fireballs.imo.net
An extremely bright fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over North-West Spain on Oct 15 evening, around 18h 38min UT (20h 38min, CEST).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation with the international community: fireballs.imo.net
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for October 11-17, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 11-17 October 2025 | IMO
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). T...
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October 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for October 11-17, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
The August 2025 issue of the IMO Journal (WGN issue 53-4) is now available!
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WGN issue 53-4 – August 2025 | IMO
Fantastic fireball captured on 2025 July 2 at 23h50m UT from Onich, Scotland. The initial bust was far brighter than the full moon. Image courtesy: Martin Collins.The August 2025 issue of the IMO Jour...
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October 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The August 2025 issue of the IMO Journal (WGN issue 53-4) is now available!
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Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for October 4-10, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 4-10 October 2025 | 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 maj...
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October 3, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for October 4-10, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for September 27-October 3, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 27 September – 3 October 2025 | 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 b...
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September 26, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for September 27-October 3, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
IMC 2025 is over... Thanks to all!
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IMC 2025 is over… Thanks to all! | IMO
Figure- Participants to the 2025 International Meteor Conference, in Soest, the Netherlands, on the traditional photography group. Credit: LOC IMC 2025This year, the IMC took place from September 18th...
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September 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
IMC 2025 is over... Thanks to all!
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Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for September 20-26, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 20-26 September 2025 | 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 cresc...
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September 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for September 20-26, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
🛑 Fireball Alert - Argentina 🇦🇷 🛑
An extremely bright fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Eastern coast of Argentina on September 13, at the beginningnof the night, around 22h 22min UT (19h 22min, ART).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation: fireballs.imo.net
An extremely bright fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Eastern coast of Argentina on September 13, at the beginningnof the night, around 22h 22min UT (19h 22min, ART).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation: fireballs.imo.net
September 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🛑 Fireball Alert - Argentina 🇦🇷 🛑
An extremely bright fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Eastern coast of Argentina on September 13, at the beginningnof the night, around 22h 22min UT (19h 22min, ART).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation: fireballs.imo.net
An extremely bright fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Eastern coast of Argentina on September 13, at the beginningnof the night, around 22h 22min UT (19h 22min, ART).
If you observed and/or recorded it, please share your observation: fireballs.imo.net
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for September 13-19, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 13-19 September 2025 | 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 s...
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September 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for September 13-19, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
🛑 Daylight fireball Alerts - Brazil 🇧🇷 & USA 🇺🇸 🛑
Two bright daylight fireballs ☄️ were observed and video recorded over Georgia (USA), on September 8th, 19h 47min UT (15h 47min, EDT) and over Ceará (Brazil) on September 9th, 17h 50min TU (14h 50min BRT).
Please share your obs. : fireballs.imo.net
Two bright daylight fireballs ☄️ were observed and video recorded over Georgia (USA), on September 8th, 19h 47min UT (15h 47min, EDT) and over Ceará (Brazil) on September 9th, 17h 50min TU (14h 50min BRT).
Please share your obs. : fireballs.imo.net
September 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
🛑 Daylight fireball Alerts - Brazil 🇧🇷 & USA 🇺🇸 🛑
Two bright daylight fireballs ☄️ were observed and video recorded over Georgia (USA), on September 8th, 19h 47min UT (15h 47min, EDT) and over Ceará (Brazil) on September 9th, 17h 50min TU (14h 50min BRT).
Please share your obs. : fireballs.imo.net
Two bright daylight fireballs ☄️ were observed and video recorded over Georgia (USA), on September 8th, 19h 47min UT (15h 47min, EDT) and over Ceará (Brazil) on September 9th, 17h 50min TU (14h 50min BRT).
Please share your obs. : fireballs.imo.net
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.
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IMC 2025 is Coming Soon – Join Us Online! | 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...
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September 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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.
www.imo.net/imc-2025-is-...
www.imo.net/imc-2025-is-...
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for September 6-12, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 6-12 September 2025 | IMO
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 progres...
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September 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for September 6-12, 2025, is online! If you want to check which meteor showers are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
It was one of the most energetic meteoric event ☄️ of the year: here are some infotrmation about the August 19th fireball over Japan (and also others August fireballs ☄️)!
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Spectacular Fireball Over Southern Japan | IMO
Unlike the nights surrounding the Perseids peak (August 12 and 13), the sky was truly dark on the evening of August 19, 2025 — five days before the New Moon. But at 11:08:47 p.m. JST* (or 2:08:47 p.m....
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September 3, 2025 at 10:42 AM
It was one of the most energetic meteoric event ☄️ of the year: here are some infotrmation about the August 19th fireball over Japan (and also others August fireballs ☄️)!
www.imo.net/spectacular-...
www.imo.net/spectacular-...