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.
The first meteor showers of 2025 are expected to peak overnight Thursday, January 2nd heading into Friday, January 3rd.
Here's a look at what's happening when, and how you can watch. The New Year kicks off with Quadrantids, which is finishing its peak on Thursday and Friday night, but runs until Jan. 16.
No specialist viewing equipment is needed to witness the Quadrantids, with the meteors producing large streaks of light as ...
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