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Quadrantids

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.

Wolf Supermoon Peaks Early Saturday at 5:03 a.m. EST

Artemis II Targets Early February Launch as India Plans March Gaganyaan Test

Wolf Supermoon Will Light Up the Sky on January 3, 2026

First Full Moon of 2026 Is a Super 'Wolf Moon' on January 3

Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend as Supermoon Cuts Visible Rates

Geminids Peak This Weekend Under Darker Skies, With Forecasts of 120–150 Meteors Per Hour

Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Dec. 13–14 With Dark Skies and Up to 150 Meteors an Hour

2025 Skywatching Highlights: Eclipses, Meteor Showers, and Planetary Alignments

2025 to Feature Rare Celestial Events, Including Planetary Alignments and Meteor Showers

January 2024 to Host Quadrantid Meteor Shower, Comet 144P/Kushida's Closest Approach, and Full 'Wolf Moon'