The first and one of the most prolific meteor showers of 2025 will peak tonight, bringing super-bright fireballs and regular shooting stars. The Quadrantid meteor shower is not particularly well ...

The annual Quadrantids meteor shower is hitting peak visibility, with around 25 meteors per hour, one expert says. Southern Californians’ best viewing time should be Friday night heading into ...

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Things are looking bright in the new year already, kicking off with meteor showers. The Quadrantids, which peak in early January each year, are described as one of the strongest and most ...

Reference The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on January 3-4 and is active between Dec. 28 and Jan. 12. Our guide tells you how and where you can see the Quadrantid display.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 ...