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2026 / Boötes

Quadrantids

A sharp winter peak with bright meteors, best from northern latitudes.

80meteors / hour

Approx. peak window

Jan 3, 2026, 12:00 – 8:00 AMUTC
Active dates
Dec 26, 2025 – Jan 16, 2026
Radiant
Boötes
Best region
Northern Hemisphere
Parent body
2003 EH1
Moon conditions
Bright moon
Source
Open source ↗

FIELD NOTE

How to use this window

Find the darkest safe place you can, let your eyes adjust for 20–30 minutes, and look across a wide area of sky. A telescope narrows the view and is not required.

The listed hourly rate assumes very dark skies with the radiant high overhead. Most viewers will see fewer meteors.

Forecasts can shift. Check the source before observing.