[AZ-Observing] Leonids Report: Kofa Site

Kofa Site:  Exit 45 on I-10, S 5 miles, W 300m.

The first Leonid appeared at 00:04, crossing NE to SW and crossed 120
degree of the sky.  Apparent activity peak was around 03:30-04:00.  This
might be due to a higher radiant rather than actual fact, which is why I
said apparent.

During the above peak period, one or more meteors could be seen where ever
we looked.  No formal or informal counting was done, but a ZHR of 1500 to
3000 is not out of the question (ZHR = Zenithal Hourly Rate).  There were
some lulls, but also occasions with three or more meteors visible at the
same time.

There was a lot of high cirrus of varying density.  The amount sky visible
varied from 30 to 60 percent.  Some bright meteors could be seen even
through the densest clouds.

        -Paul
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