March 2006 Meteor Showers




March has no major showers, but it does have a very minor shower, the Beta Leonids. The peak occurs on March 20 and it has a peak hourly rate of only 2 to 3. This shower will be washed out by the 64% illuminated Moon which rises about the time meteor observing would begin, so even the most devoted meteor shower observers will probably want to pass on the Beta Leonids in 2006.


I have created a low volume email list for advance notification of upcoming meteor showers and unusual astronomical events; especially those that can be observed with the unaided eye, binoculars, or a small telescope. To join, simply enter your email address below and click on the join now button.

Subscribe to MeteorShowers
Powered by groups.yahoo.com

Phases of the Moon this month



First Quarter
Full Moon
Last Quarter
New Moon
March 6
March 14
March 22
March 29


Return to Meteor Showers in 2006-2007

Return to Celestial Wanderings

Send me e-mail StarWanderer