SKY · METEOR SHOWER

Quadrantids

The Quadrantids peak on the night of January 3–4, 2027; the best time is from 0:11, when the radiant rises above 20°, until 5:33, looking northeast.

Best viewing window: 0:11–5:33
Moon: 14% illuminated · moonrise 5:33
Radiant · ZHR: 20° · 110 meteors per hour under ideal conditions; fewer from a city

Cloud cover by region

Cloud cover for 0:11–5:33

Choose a dark place away from street lights and let your eyes adapt to the dark for about twenty minutes.

No telescope is needed; watch the whole sky, not just the radiant.

ZHR is the ideal rate, not a prediction of what you will see.

Source: IMO · verified 2026-09-27 · calculated with Astronomy Engine.