Quadrantids 2024
Quadrantids peaks on quinta-feira, 4 de janeiro 2024, with up to 110 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Boötes.
Peak
quinta-feira
4 de janeiro de 2024 às 04:00 GMT-8
Peak times can shift ±1 day from year to year. Check closer to the date for the latest IMO forecast.
Moon at peak
47%
Manageable — moderate moonlight
The moon will brighten the sky but most meteors should still be visible. Aim for the hours when the moon is below the horizon, or sit so the moon is behind you.
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