Usher in 2025 by watching the Quadrantids, which astronomers consider one of the best meteor showers of the year. The Quadrantids have the potential to produce 60 to 200 meteors per hour under perfect conditions,

NASA recommends viewing from a location away from city lights during night-time and early morning hours for optimal observation. Quadrantids meteor shower: What is it A meteor shower is a celestial phenomenon that occurs when Earth moves through debris ...

The name "Quadrantids" comes from the now-defunct constellation Quadrans Muralis, which was introduced by French astronomer Jerome Lalande in 1795 but has since been removed from the International Astronomical Union's list of recognised constellations.

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 and dark conditions. Most meteor showers are named for the constellations where they