The Quadrantids (QUA) are a meteor shower that peaks in early January and whose radiant lies in the constellation Boötes.

2025年1月7日 · The Quadrantids, which peak during early-January each year, are considered to be one of the best annual meteor showers. Most meteor showers have a two-day peak, which …

The Quadrantid meteor shower is one of a few each year with a narrow peak, in this case lasting only about 6 hours. In 2026, the Quadrantids are competing with a bright full moon.

2025年1月3日 · Every year in early January, our Earth passes through the dusty debris left behind by asteroid 2003 EH1 in space, creating the Quadrantid meteor shower. The shower will be active from December 26 to January 16 and will peak on the night of January 2-3 in 2025.

In 2026, the Quadrantids will peak on the night between Jan 3–4. The Quadrantids are usually active between the end of December and the second week of January, and peak around …

2025年1月2日 · Where can you see the Quadrantid meteor shower? When is the best time to view the Quadrantid meteor shower? What causes the Quadrantid meteor shower? The …

2025年1月2日 · Here's what to know about the Quadrantid meteor shower, including when it peaks and what causes it. When can you see the Quadrantid meteor shower? Meteor showers occur on a predictable schedule...

2025年1月2日 · NASA advises viewing meteor showers in areas well away from city and street lights. The Quadrantids are best seen from the Northern Hemisphere, and observers in the …

2025年1月2日 · After the Quadrantids, there is a bit of a lull in meteor shower activity, and the next one won’t occur until April. Here are the remaining showers to anticipate and their peak dates in 2025.

2024年1月3日 · January kicks off with the Quadrantids, one of the quickest yet strongest meteor showers of the year. The shower is expected to peak overnight between January 3 and 4, …

2025年1月2日 · Stargazers can ring in the beginning of 2025 by witnessing the first meteor shower of the year. The Quadrantids, one of the "strongest" displays of the year, are expected to peak Thursday night through early Friday morning, according to …

2024年1月4日 · The Quadrantids, one of the best annual meteor showers, is set to peak after midnight on Jan. 4. Here's when and where stargazers can see the meteor shower.

2024年12月31日 · When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year's first chance to see fireballs in the sky. A waning crescent moon means good visibility under clear …

The charts above depict the entire sky facing north during the evening, midnight, and morning hours as seen from 40 north latitude. The circle represents the position of the Quadrantid radiant on the night of January 2/3, 2025. The streaks represent Quadrantid meteors as seen throughout the night. Notice how the radiant lies on the horizon during the evening hours and slowly rises …

2024年12月12日 · It's not one of the better-known meteor showers of the year, but today sees the beginning of the Quadrantids, which can theoretically produce up to 120 shooting stars per …

2024年1月1日 · Up to 120 shooting stars per hour could be visible during a brief peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower — the year's first meteor shower, coming to North America Jan. 3 and 4. When you purchase...

2024年12月27日 · But while the meteor shower is visible for three weeks, its peak is unusually short compared to other showers. Here's everything you need to know about the Quadrantids in 2025.

2025年1月2日 · Those in the Northern Hemisphere will have the best chance to see the Quadrantids because of their source constellation. Shooting stars result from dust and debris …

2016年1月3日 · The Quadrantids are an annual meteor shower occurring in the first week of January. Quadrantid meteors can be seen from January 1 to 6 and the shower usually peaks on January 3 with a zenithal hourly rate of up to 120 meteors.

2024年1月3日 · Situated between the constellations Bootes and Draco (right near the Big Dipper), the Quadrantids are named for Quadrans Muralis, a now-defunct constellation. They are an annual shower that...

The Quadrantid meteor shower is one of the year's best, often producing more than 100 meteors per hour from a radiant near the North Star. In 2012 forecasters expect the shower to peak around 07:20 UT (02:20 am EST) on Wednesday, January 4.