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Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peaks Under Bright Supermoon

Moonlight from a near-full supermoon will wash out most Quadrantids, making predawn views from dark northern sites the best bet.

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Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight with Up to 100 Meteors Per Hour

December's 'Cold Moon' to Shine as Year's Highest Full Moon

Quadrantids Meteor Shower to Peak with Larger Fireballs