The Quadrantid meteor shower has a rather peculiar origin story. The Quadrantid meteor shower is active (and visible) between Dec. 28 and Jan. 12, and will peak overnight between Jan. 2 and Jan. 3.

Find out when you can catch the best meteor showers this year with our 2025 meteor shower calendar. The next meteor shower to peak is the Lyrid meteor shower which is active from April 16 to April ...

Skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere are gearing up for one of the most spectacular celestial displays of the year tonight—the Quadrantid meteor shower. The meteor shower has a brief but ...