The Quadrantid Meteor Shower To Peak Early January: How To See The Spectacle?

Since 26th December 2024, the Quadrantid meteor shower has been visible in the night sky as some have reported seeing the shower in their locality. If you’re a stargazer or want to see this impressive meteor shower, the next few days are your best chance to make your wish upon a shooting star.

How To View The Quadrantids

Between 3rd and 4th January 2025, the Quadrantid meteor shower will peak in the night sky. However, you might be able to see this meteor shower in your locality at nighttime through 12th January 2025.

Do You Need Any Gear To See It?

No, you don’t need any stargazing gear or any astronomy tools to be able to see the Quadrantid meteor shower at its peak over the next two days. All you need is a clear night sky, a horizon, your eyes, and some patience as you wait for the meteors to pass over.

How To See The Spectacle?

To see the coming meteor shower on Friday 3rd or Saturday 4th January 2025 you’ll need to step out of your house in the night when the sky is dark. Look into the sky and allow your pupils to dilate, hence letting more light into your eyes to help you better see the night sky.

Experts advise that you give your eyes about 15 to 30 minutes to adjust to the dark environment and help you see more clearly. Once you can clearly and comfortably see the night sky and the heavenly bodies, all you need to do is wait patiently for the Quadrantids to fly by.

At the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower, about 120 meteors will be visible in the sky every hour. This along with forecasts of a clear night sky during the Quadrantids should signal that you’ll get a clear glimpse of this astronomical event.

Other Details On The Coming Quadrantid Meteor Shower

The Quadrantids are a meteor shower that is commonly seen at the start of each year within the month of January. This meteor shower shares its radiant with that of the former star, constellation Quadrans Muralis.

Quadrans Muralis is a now-unused constellation that holds stars between Boötes, Draco, and Ursae Majoris. The Quadrantid meteor shower is relatively faint with narrow peaks and can last only for a few hours.

So to see this meteor shower, you’ll need to pay extra attention to the night sky over the next two days. It is also important to get information on your local weather conditions to be better prepared for the Quadrantid meteor shower.