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☄️ Meteor ShowerPast Event

Quadrantids

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 00:00 UTC

About

The Quadrantids are one of the strongest annual meteor showers, producing up to 110 meteors per hour at their peak. Best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere in the hours before dawn.

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Visibility

Best viewed from dark locations away from city lights. No special equipment needed — watch with the naked eye.

Peak Viewing

Night of January 3-4. Best after midnight when the radiant is highest.

Duration

Active for ~2 weeks around peak. ZHR: ~110 meteors/hour under ideal conditions.