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science-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Guide to Viewing the Peak of 2024's Quadrantid Meteor Shower and Luyten's Star"

The Quadrantid Meteor Shower, the first meteor shower of the year, is set to peak at 4 a.m. EST on January 4, offering a spectacular show with up to 130 meteors per hour for viewers in the Northern Hemisphere. Originating from the debris of asteroid 2003 EH1, the Quadrantids are best viewed in a dark location away from light pollution. While this meteor shower's peak is brief, lasting only a few hours, it's known for bright fireballs that may be visible even in areas with some light pollution. After the Quadrantids, the next meteor showers to look forward to are the γ-Ursae Minorid later in January and the Lyrids in April, though the latter will be less visible due to moonlight.

via Travel + Leisure|

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science-and-environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Tonight's Guide to Viewing the Spectacular Quadrantid Meteor Shower"

The Quadrantid meteor shower, peaking on the night of January 3rd into the morning of January 4th, offers a celestial spectacle with about 125 meteors per hour at its peak. Originating from the debris of asteroid 2003 EH1, these meteors are best viewed in the northern hemisphere, away from the light of a 51% full Moon. Stargazers are advised to find a dark spot and use the Big Dipper as a guide to catch these bright fireballs, despite the absence of meteor trails. This event marks the start of 2024's major meteor showers, with more to come throughout the year.

via Gizmodo|

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science-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Stargazers Anticipate 2024's First Spectacular Quadrantids Shower with 120 Stars an Hour"

The Quadrantid meteor shower, known for up to 120 visible meteors per hour and bright fireball meteors, is peaking this week, particularly on the night of January 3 to 4. Despite the potential for slight interference from a 51 percent full moon and cloudy weather, it remains one of the best annual meteor showers. The shower originates from the debris of 2003 EH1, which could be an asteroid or a "dead comet." For optimal viewing, stargazers should find a dark location away from artificial light and allow time for their eyes to adjust to the darkness. The event will also be live-streamed by the Virtual Telescope Project for those unable to view it in person.

via IFLScience|

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science-and-astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"2024's First Spectacular Quadrantids: Peak Viewing for North America's Meteor Shower on Jan. 3-4"

The Quadrantid meteor shower is set to peak on January 4, 2024, with up to 120 meteors per hour expected in the night sky over North America. The best viewing time will be the pre-dawn hours from around 4:53 a.m. EST to dawn. However, visibility may be affected by a bright last quarter moon. The Quadrantids originate from the now-defunct constellation Quadrans Muralis and are caused by debris from the asteroid 2003 EH1. This meteor shower is known for bright fireballs and is visible only in the Northern Hemisphere.

via Space.com|

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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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