1st meteor shower of 2025 to light up night sky

When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
While most meteor showers originate from comets, the Quadrantids come from asteroid 2003 EH1 — a small asteroid that was discovered on March 6, 2003. The Quadrantids are also known for their bright fireball meteors, with larger explosions of light and color that can last longer than an average meteor streak, according to NASA.
Look up! Tonight, the Quadrantid meteor shower lights up the sky
At the start of each year, within a few days of all the New Year's Eve celebrations wrapping up, the sky itself puts on a grand show for us, sending streaks of light flashing over our heads throughout the night. This annual display is known as the Quadrantid meteor shower.
Quadrantids, 1st meteor shower of 2025, expected to peak tonight: How to watch
Stargazers can ring in the beginning of 2025 by witnessing the first meteor shower of the year. The Quadrantids, one of the "strongest" displays of the year, are expected to peak Thursday night through early Friday morning, according to the American Meteor Society (AMS).
Blue Fireballs To Light Up The Skies As Meteor Shower Peaks
The Quadrantid meteor shower, 2025’s first, peaks Friday night with up to 120 meteors/hour. Look for blue fireballs under a dark sky, best viewed after midnight.
Watch the First Meteor Shower of 2025 Reach Its Peak
The Quadrantids might be one of the strongest showers this year, but poor weather could make them difficult to see.
How to Watch the Spectacular Quadrantids Meteor Shower Tonight
The first meteor shower of the year peaks on the night of January 2–3. Here’s everything you need to know to watch it and the many other showers that will appear in 2025.
Quadrantids Meteor Shower Is Continuing: How to Watch It
They come around every year like clockwork and that means planning shooting star trips can be done months in advance. Here's a look at what's happening when, and how you can watch. The New Year kicks off with Quadrantids,
How to Watch the Quadrantid Meteor Shower, Known for Its Bright Fireballs According to NASA
The Quadrantids, which NASA considers "one of the best" annual meteor showers, is active from Dec. 28 through Jan. 16, 2025
Quadrantid Meteor Shower: How You Can See the Big Event
The Quadrantids meteor shower will have its most vibrant display tonight into early Friday morning, with meteors emanating from the northeast in the direction of the Big Dipper. Partly to mostly cloudy skies are expected in our region, and it will become cloudier overnight. pic.twitter.com/1xjTZtBVO9
The Quadrantids meteor shower is here! Here’s the peak viewing time for SoCal
Quadrantids meteor shower is hitting peak visibility for Southern California on Friday night heading into Saturday morning, from roughly midnight to 5:30 a.m., possibly 6 a.m.
Quadrantid meteor shower to be visible all weekend over New England
The wind remains persistent through this weekend. However, each day it decreases a bit. Wind damage and outages were found across New England from Thursday’s winds of 50-60 mph in some spots. In fact,
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