However, the shower is notoriously hard to observe due to its brief peak of six hours and January's often inclement weather. A bright, nearly full moon will make the Quadrantids even less visible ...

But astronomers lament that the Quadrantid meteors tend to fall short ... activity and the obscuring wintry conditions of early January. That doesn't mean the cosmic display – one of the few ...

The Quadrantids have the potential of 200 meteors ... Viewers should also bring along a blanket or sleeping bag to help with the chilly January weather. Meteors are space rocks that enter Earth's ...

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The New Year's night sky is still ablaze after the late-night festivities welcoming 2025, thanks to the Quadrantid meteor shower that became active on Dec. 28 and lasts through early January.

The Quadrantids are considered by NASA as one of the best annual meteor showers, though activity is ... More often unseen because of January weather. The Quadrantids have been active since Dec. 26 ...

On January 3, looking for shooting stars just before dawn local time wherever you are will be the best bet for stargazing. The moon is not expected to interfere with this year’s Quadrantids ...

Read on for a handful of January night-sky sights to kick off 2025 with a bang — or, better yet, a shooting star. Jan. 2-3: Quadrantid Meteor Shower Kick off the New Year with a spectacular show ...

Michigan will welcome the new year with the Quadrantid meteor shower, set to peak in early January. The shower is the first of the new year that will be visible in Michigan's night sky and should ...

Active until January 16, the Quadrantids are best observed from the Northern Hemisphere, with prime viewing opportunities in the Northwest and Pacific regions. To catch the celestial show ...