It is supposed to take place between January 3 and 4.
It can produce up to 120 meteors per hour at its peak.
This meteor shower occurs when Earth passes through debris left by a comet or asteroid.
The Quadrantid meteor shower is an annual celestial event, and it is supposed to take place between January 3 and 4. The Quadrantid meteor shower is known for its intensity. It can produce up to 120 meteors per hour at its peak. This certainly can become one of the most impressive displays of the year.
“The Quadrantids, also called Bootids, are named after the now-defunct constellation Quadrans Muralis,” explained Sumit Srivastava, senior scientific officer at the Indira Gandhi Planetarium in Lucknow. He added that this meteor shower, the first of 2025, is expected to be the brightest and most spectacular of the year.
This meteor shower occurs when Earth passes through debris left by a comet or asteroid. This then creates streaks of light that illuminate the sky. The event will be best visible during the early morning hours. If you are an enthusiast in Lucknow, the Indira Gandhi Planetarium will set up telescopes for public viewing to enhance the experience.
NASA reveals that the Quadrantids are one of four prominent annual meteor showers, alongside the Lyrids, Leonids, and Ursids. Each of these meteor showers has its unique peak period. The Quadrantid shower began on December 27 and will crescendo to its peak on January 3.
If you want to watch this meteor shower in its full glory, then NASA advises finding a location far from city lights. Viewing during the night or early morning hours will provide the clearest and most vibrant sights.
It is the first meteor shower of the year and can be a great sight for skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts alike. Whether through the naked eye or the telescopes provided at the planetarium, the Quadrantid meteor shower offers an unmissable opportunity to appreciate the wonders of the universe.
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