Catch the Quadrantids: Winter's Top Meteor Shower Starts Tonight

The Quadrantid meteor shower, one of the year's strongest but lesser-known meteor showers, begins on December 12, 2024, and runs through January 12, 2025. It peaks on January 3, 2025, offering up to 120 meteors per hour, including bright fireballs, under optimal conditions. The shower originates from the asteroid 2003 EH1 and is best viewed from dark, unobstructed locations away from city lights. Observers are advised to dress warmly, avoid using telescopes or binoculars, and minimize exposure to white light to preserve night vision.