Quadrantid Meteor Shower Set to Illuminate Northern Hemisphere Skies

This weekend, stargazers in the northern hemisphere can look forward to the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower, a natural spectacle offering the chance to see up to 200 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. Named after the now-defunct constellation Quadrans Muralis, the meteor shower appears to radiate from the constellation Boötes. The best viewing times in the UK are from the late night of January 3 to dawn on January 4, 2025, according to Dr. Shyam Balaji from King’s College London. The shower, which is characterized by its bright, colorful fireballs often appearing blue, is caused by Earth passing through debris from the near-Earth asteroid 2003 EH1, discovered in 2003. Stargazers should find dark areas free from light pollution, adjust to the darkness, and may benefit from the waxing crescent moon for better visibility as they enjoy the display.

Quadrantid Meteor Shower Set to Illuminate Northern Hemisphere Skies

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