The Quadrantids: How to See Hundreds of Shooting Stars Tonight
Meteor lovers, rejoice. The year’s first big shower is upon us. Here’s everything you need to know if you want to catch a glimpse of these fireballs.
Situated between the constellations Bootes and Draco (right near the Big Dipper), the Quadrantids are named for Quadrans Muralis, a now-defunct constellation. They are an annual shower that peaks in early January, and they are, in my meteor-loving opinion, a great way to kick off each new year.
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That’s the basic situation. Your view will be optimized if you’re in the northern hemisphere, have clear skies, block out the moonlight as best you can, and look toward the Big Dipper in the wee hours of January 4.
The Quadrantids are just the first in 2024’s slate of major meteor showers. You have the Lyrids to look forward to in April, the Leonids in mid-November, and the Ursids in December. For now, focus on the Quadrantids—and may the viewing conditions be ever in your favor.
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