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Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2026
A 100% lit moon will wash out the fainter meteors of Quadrantid Meteor Shower.
Peak · Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9:21 PM UTC
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- Caution: Bright moon
- Good: High rate
- Note: Weekend peak
A 100% lit moon will wash out the fainter meteors of Quadrantid Meteor Shower.
- Caution: Bright moon
- Good: High rate
- Note: Weekend peak
| Peak | Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 9:21 PM UTC |
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| Active window | Dec 28 to Jan 12 |
| Expected rate | Up to about 80 per hour |
| Moon at peak | 100% lit |
A short, sharp shower in early January that can produce a burst of meteors for just a few hours. Dress warm.