The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight! Don't miss the 1st 'shooting stars' of 2025
However, the Quadrantid influx is sharply peaked: six hours before and after maximum, these blue meteors appear at only half of their highest rates. This means that the stream of particles is a narrow one — possibly derived relatively recently from a small comet.
How to watch the Quadrantids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year
The Quadrantid meteor shower is one of the strongest, and quickest, meteor showers of the year. Here’s what you need to know to observe it during peak activity.
Quadrantid Meteor Shower: How You Can See the Big Event
The Quadrantids meteor shower will have its most vibrant display tonight into early Friday morning, with meteors emanating from the northeast in the direction of the Big Dipper. Partly to mostly cloudy skies are expected in our region, and it will become cloudier overnight. pic.twitter.com/1xjTZtBVO9
Quadrantids hits peak activity: Here's when and how to watch first meteor shower of 2025
The Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of the New Year, has the potential to be one of the year's best – if the weather cooperates.
How to Watch the First Big Meteor Shower of the Year
The Quadrantid meteor shower is set to peak on Friday, January 3, during the early hours before dawn, putting on a spectacular show throughout the night with at least 30 to 60 meteors per hour. This year’s Quadrantids won’t have interference from the Moon’s light,
Quadrantids meteor shower to put on display Friday
The Quadrantids meteor shower is expected to reach maximum activity from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., EST on Friday with the best viewing in Alaska, Hawaii, and eastern Asia.
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