Episode 223

Don’t Miss the Show: The Geminids Light Up December 2025

In this episode of the Observers Notebook Podcast, host Tim Robertson welcomes Bob Lunsford, Meteor Coordinator for the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO), to discuss the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower.

They explore what makes the Geminids one of the most reliable and spectacular meteor displays of the year, including tips on when and where to observe, expected activity rates, and how to record your observations for ALPO’s Meteor Section.

Whether you’re a seasoned observer or just beginning your stargazing journey, this episode will help you make the most of this dazzling celestial event.


You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

American Meteor Society
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Bob Lunsford
Steve Seidentop
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts
Stan Sienkiewicz
Carl Hergenrother
Stan Sienkiewicz
John Rogers
Jim McCarthy
Stanley McMahan

The Observers Notebook- Don’t Miss the Show: The Geminids Light Up December 2025

BOMJ

Inspired by the recent phenomenon of "3I/Atlas" comet pass through our galaxy we created this hypnotic ambient dark melodic progressive voyage: glacial synth pads and sub-bass rumbles evoke infinite drift, laced with glitchy arpeggios and a relentless 128 BPM pulse that builds tension without climax—pure cosmic drift for late-night stargazers.

Please like, share and comment if you like it🙏

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Secret Locations 

3I/ATLAS

09/12/25

3I ATLAS  (Original mix)

Meteor Piano Remake

Shooting stars whisk by the same skies that blanket both you and I <3
I wonder if you think about me still when you look up at the stars
Because I still think about you from time to time,
Of our memories of the night sky, our sightings of Jupiter and Mars
Your name forever engraved in both my heart and mind 💜✨🌌

ST4RF4LL  © 2026 by Shannon Tai is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

ST4RF4LL 3

The Film School Janitors are back with another entry for this BUCKET LIST of POPEYE movies!

For SHIVER ME TIMBERS, they decided to add Halley's Comet's passing of Earth in 1986 as the starting point. Where it goes from there, you'll either have to listen to the podcast, watch the flick, or if you're brave - both!

BUCKET LIST #3: Shiver Me Timbers (2025) Review

Episode 231

Every April, Earth plows through a stream of ancient comet dust, and for a few nights, the sky answers back with streaks of light we call the Lyrids.

They’re one of the oldest recorded meteor showers in human history—seen by skywatchers more than 2,600 years ago—and yet every year they still manage to surprise us. Sometimes gentle and subtle… sometimes bursting with bright fireballs that stop you in your tracks.

Tonight, we’re going to talk about what makes the Lyrid Meteor Shower special, how to observe it, and why it still matters to both casual stargazers and serious observers.

My guest is Bob Lunsford, a leading voice in meteor science and observing, whose work has helped countless observers understand what’s really happening when we look up and see a shooting star.
Whether you’re stepping outside for your very first meteor shower or you’ve spent decades under the night sky, this is one you won’t want to miss.

I’m Tim Robertson, and this is The Observers Notebook.

You can contact Bob Lunsford at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Bob Lunsford
Steve Seidentop
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts
Stan Sienkiewicz
Carl Hergenrother
Stan Sienkiewicz
John Rogers
Jim McCarthy
Stanley McMahan




The Observers Notebook - The 2026 Lyrids Meteor Shower

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Secret Locations Duo, Sach & NavAmbo hailing originally from Fiji Islands, now based in Melbourne/Sydney, Australia.
Background from Progressive House scene during early 2000’s channeled through our event "Secret Locations". John Digweed’s Global Underground mix pivoted them to the darker edges of Progressive House. Now focusing on Dj'ing, producing music, making cool 4K DJ videos at 'secret locations' and organizing occasional events with like minded folks. 

Pls subscribe and follow our socials to keep up-to date with upcoming events.
Vinaka Vaka Levu & Thank You!

The Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers was founded in 1947 and promotes observing of the solar system. Both amateur and professional astronomers work together to further our understanding of the universe.

Here’s a little story about a trio of janitors. 
Might have heard they worked at a well-known film school.
They picked up a few things other than trash. 
They might hate your movie, or if drunk think it’s cool.
Every now and then they get together for a lunch break. 
Trash talk some movie, or TV, or streaming.
Rodney and Jason and Sean – they all clean halls. 
If you listen close you can hear kids screaming: Film School Janitors!

2024 Music "Aries Beats - Escape" is is under a Creative Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) license. 
2019 Music from YouTube Audio Library [Aka YAL]
2019 Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/8BkqPryqA5Q
2018 Music: https://www.instagram.com/jaelaredd/ 
NCU Theme Music from YouTube Audio Library [Aka YAL]
High School Hero · Silent Partner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iguumobmY_4

At your local top-tier film-and-TV school, these three lurk the halls… sweeping… scrubbing…mopping…

What you drop, they pick up.  But that’s not all they’re picking up.

You see, after twenty years of cleaning up after film students, they’ve learned something – most movies are garbage.

So whenever their lunch breaks align, they catch up on the latest Hollywood has to offer.

In between taking out the trash, they’re talking trash.

Rodney – Sean – Jason… They are The Film School Janitors

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