Gamma Normids

The Gamma Normids (GNO) are a weak meteor shower, active from March 7 to 23, peaking on March 15. The radiant is located near the star Gamma2 Normae in the constellation Norma.

Gamma Normids (GNO)
Discovery date1929
Radiant
ConstellationNorma
(near Gamma2 Normae)
Right ascension16h 24m
Declination−51°
Properties
Occurs duringMarch 7 – 23
Date of peakMarch 15
Velocity68 km/s km/s
Zenithal hourly rate<1-2
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