Bright meteor Sunday 18th July?

[Steve Wright]

Did anyone else see the bright meteor streek across the sky low down at around 15 degress above the horizon late on Sunday evening 18th July 2010?

Lasted about 5 seconds going from East to North-East. I have been trying to find out its origin but have not had any luck, the things you see when you don't have a camera handy!

[Tantalus]

It could've come from the delta Aquirids, which are active from July 12th to August 19th, or maybe from the alpha Capricornids, which are active from July 3rd to August 15th. Both these showers have their radiants in the East/South East. The Antihelion source is also around the same area at this time. SPA's Meteor section has charts and some good info for meteor fans.

Last year I saw a few nice meteors from this area, including a stunning earth-grazer. IMO it's worth keeping an eye out towards the East if you're outside and the Moon's out of the way.

[george7378]

I saw about 5/6 meteors on Saturday night - I didn't know that there was a shower on, but the rate is far higher than normal. I should try ana photograph one.