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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.
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☄️ ☄️ 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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We received 7 reports about a fireball seen over Victoria on Sunday, November 2nd 2025 around 05:37 UT.
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⚠️ 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
☄️ ☄️ 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-...
🛑 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
🛑 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
🛑 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).

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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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🛑 Fireball Alert - Japan 🇯🇵 🛑
An exteemely bright fireball ☄️ was observed and video recorded over Japan, August 19, 14h 08min UT (23h 08min, JST).
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☄️ Want to combine your vacation with some meteor(ite) science? Here are some exciting options: Denmark, Australia, or... Antarctica and the Vostok Station!
☄️ Bright fireballs occured over these regions, possibly linked to meteorite falls.
So… which flight will you choose?
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August fireballs over Australia, Denmark, and Antarctica | IMO
Want to combine your vacation with some meteor(ite) science? Right now, you have some exciting options: Denmark, Australia, or—if you're feeling more adventurous—Antarctica and the Vostok Station! In ...
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The peak of the Perseids is over, but they are still active like others sources! To know more, Bob Lunsford's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook for Aug. 16-22, 2025, is online! If you want to check all meteor showers that are active this week, do not hesitate to have a look: www.imo.net/meteor-activ...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 16-22 August 2025 | IMO
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Saturday August 16th. On Friday night August 15th the half-illuminated moon will rise between 22 and 23 local summer time (LST). Moonligh...
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