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science-and-environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Tonight's Guide to Viewing the Peak of the Quadrantid Meteor Shower Nationwide"

The Quadrantids meteor shower, known for its bright fireballs, peaks tonight in Hawaii with up to 120 meteors per hour expected. The best viewing conditions are in dark, clear areas with little light pollution, facing northeast. The W.M. Keck Observatory provides tips for optimal viewing, including avoiding phone screens to maintain night vision. While the peak is tonight, the meteor shower will remain visible until January 16. Viewing may be challenging in some areas due to weather conditions, but a waning crescent moon will provide darker skies for those with clear visibility.

via Big Island Now|

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science-and-environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"2024 Quadrantids Peak: Stargazers' Guide to Fireballs and Visibility"

The Quadrantids Meteor Shower, the first meteor shower of 2024, is peaking on the night of January 3 into the morning of January 4. It is one of the strongest meteor showers of the year, originating from an asteroid's debris, and is best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere. However, the short peak period of six hours, potential for cloudy skies, and moonlight may make observation challenging. Experts recommend watching with the naked eye in a dark location after allowing at least 30 minutes for eyes to adjust to the dark, and suggest dressing warmly and bringing a warm drink.

via The New York Times|

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science-and-environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Spectacular Meteor Streak Captivates Onlookers Across Europe and UK"

A bright fireball meteor was observed over parts of the United Kingdom and France, with over a hundred reports and numerous videos capturing the event. Witnesses described the meteor as exceptionally bright, with some noting a green color due to the metals burning up in the atmosphere. The event coincides with the ongoing Quadrantids meteor shower, which is known for its potential to be the strongest meteor shower of the year, featuring up to 120 meteors per hour during its peak.

via New York Post |

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science-and-environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Spectacular Meteor Streak Captured on Cameras Across England"

A spectacular fireball meteor was observed over parts of the UK and France, with over 100 reports made to the International Meteor Organization. Captured on video in Birmingham, England, the meteor displayed a bright blue and sometimes green light, indicative of metallic elements burning upon atmospheric entry. The event coincided with the ongoing Quadrantids meteor shower, which is known for its intense activity and potential as the strongest meteor shower of the year. Witnesses were awed by the brightness of the meteor, with some comparing the flash to daylight.

via Fox Weather |

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science-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2024: Peak Dates and Viewing Tips for the New Year's First Celestial Show"

The Quadrantids meteor shower is set to peak in the early hours of January 4, 2024, offering stargazers a celestial show with up to 20 meteors per hour and potential fireballs. Despite a potentially obstructive half-full moon, the event promises a noteworthy spectacle as it is the last major meteor shower before the Lyrids in April. Observers are advised to seek out dark, clear skies and allow their eyes to adjust to the darkness for optimal viewing of this short-lived but intense meteor shower, which originates from the now-defunct constellation Quadrans Muralis.

via MLive.com|

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