The new year kicks off with the peak of the Quadrantids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year ... that high in its sky before dawn. If you live in an urban area, you may want to ...

Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday with potential for 120 meteors per hour Waxing crescent moon provides ideal viewing conditions Viewing window continues through January 16 Sky watchers get ...

The meteor shower is named after the Quadrans Muralis, a now-defunct constellation used by astronomers in the 18th century, though the Quadrantids appear to originate near the Big Dipper.

The Quadrantids are one of the strongest showers of the year, astronomers say. Stargazers can ring in the beginning of 2025 by witnessing the first meteor shower of the year. The Quadrantids ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year’s first chance to see fireballs in the sky. A waning crescent moon means good visibility under clear ...