"Quadrantids 2024: Spectacular First Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks with Potential Fireballs"

The Quadrantid meteor shower is expected to peak on January 3-4, 2024, and may be the strongest meteor shower of the year, with up to 120 meteors per hour visible under optimal conditions. The best viewing time is predicted to be between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. local time in North America on January 4. Visibility will be affected by weather and moonlight, with a 51% full moon potentially interfering. The Quadrantids, which can produce bright fireball meteors, originate from the asteroid 2003 EH1. NASA advises stargazers to find a dark location away from city lights and allow their eyes to adjust to the dark for optimal viewing.