"Guide to Viewing Tonight's Peak Quadrantid Meteor Shower Despite the Bright Moon"

The new year in the Omaha area begins with the Quadrantid meteor shower, the first of several meteor showers expected in 2024. Visible from January 3-4, with the potential to spot up to 120 meteors per hour, the Quadrantids are best viewed in the pre-dawn hours towards the northeast near the Big Dipper. Despite a few clouds and the light from a waning gibbous moon, conditions are favorable for witnessing this celestial event. Stargazers in Omaha can look forward to more meteor showers throughout the year, including the Lyrids, Eta Aquariids, Perseids, and more.