Quadrantids 2026
Quadrantids peaks on Sunday, January 4 2026, with up to 110 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Boötes.
Peak
Sunday
January 4, 2026 at 04:00 AM PST
Peak times can shift ±1 day from year to year. Check closer to the date for the latest IMO forecast.
Moon at peak
98%
Significant — bright moon washes out faint meteors
Bright moonlight will wash out fainter meteors. Plan to observe before moonrise or after moonset for best results — only the brightest meteors will compete with the lit sky.
Shower facts
Activity period
Dec 26 → Jan 16
Radiant
Boötes
Peak ZHR
110 /h
Velocity
41 km/s
Best hemisphere
Northern
Parent body
Asteroid 2003 EH1 (probable extinct comet)
Other years for Quadrantids