One of the best meteor showers of the year peaks at the worst possible time this week
A daylight peak and a full moon combine to sabotage the powerful Quadrantid meteor shower in 2026.
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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Quadrantid - You Need To See This
The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight! Don't miss the 1st 'shooting stars' of 2025
The 2025 Quadrantid meteor shower peaks overnight on Jan. 3, and could produce between 60 to 120 meteors per hour.
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Quadrantid meteor shower: How to watch the first 'shooting stars' of 2025 rain over Earth tonight
The Quadrantids are the year's first shooting stars, peaking over North America between Jan. 3 and 4.
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Quadrantid meteor shower: When, where & how to see it in 2026
The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Jan.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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