About this Event

Quadrantids Meteor Shower Peak Activity: 2025-01-02 Activity Period: 2024-12-26 to 2025-01-16 Expected Rate: 120 meteors per hour at peak Viewing Information: Best viewing time: 0:00 local time Maximum radiant altitude: 49.6° Visibility score: 99.22122938341228/100 Details: Quadrantids Next period of activity: December 26th, 2024 to January 16th, 2025 The Quadrantids have the potential to be the strongest shower of the year but usually fall short due to the short length of maximum activity (6 hours) and the poor weather experienced during early January. The average hourly rates one can expect under dark skies is 25. These meteors usually lack persistent trains but often produce bright fireballs. Due to the high northerly declination (celestial latitude) these meteors are not well seen from the southern hemisphere. Predictions for 2025 show a peak near 17:45 UT on January 3rd. This timing favors the Pacific area. Rates could be quite high if observed under clear, transparent skies. The waxing crescent moon will set before the radiant achieves a favorable altitude. Shower details - Radiant : 15:20 +49.7° - ZHR : 120 - Velocity: 25 miles/sec (medium - 40.4km/sec) - Parent Object: 2003 EH (Asteroid) Next Peak - The Quadrantids will next peak on the Jan 2-3, 2025 night. On this night, the moon will be 11% full. *** Viewing Tips: - Find a dark location away from city lights - Allow 20-30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark - Look at the entire sky, not just the radiant point - Best viewing is typically between midnight and dawn