The Quadrantid meteor shower will peak Friday morning.
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Stargazing is off to a good start in 2025.
In the early hours of Friday morning, the Quadrantid meteor shower is predicted to peak.
Quadrantid meteor streaks across the sky over Beypazari district of Ankara, Turkey on January 05, 2022.Credit:Fatih Kurt/Getty Images
Under ideal conditions, observers can see up to 120 meteors per hour, according to theAmerican Meteor Society.
Here’s everything you oughta know.
What Are the Quadrantids?
But the meteors don’t actually come from this constellation.
When Are the Quadrantids?
The Quadrantid meteor shower occurs annually between late December and early January.
How Can I See the Quadrantids?
To view the Quadrantid meteor shower, you need clear skies.
When Is the Next Meteor Shower?
After the Quadrantids, the next major meteor shower is the Lyrids, which occur each year in April.
They are expected to peak in April according to theAmerican Meteor Society.
