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Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2027
Quadrantid Meteor Shower peaks under a dark sky, with only 12% of the moon lit.
Peak · Monday, January 4, 2027 at 3:30 AM UTC
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- Good: Dark moon
- Good: High rate
Quadrantid Meteor Shower peaks under a dark sky, with only 12% of the moon lit.
- Good: Dark moon
- Good: High rate
| Peak | Mon, Jan 4, 2027, 3:30 AM UTC |
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| Active window | Dec 29 to Jan 13 |
| Expected rate | Up to about 80 per hour |
| Moon at peak | 12% lit |
A short, sharp shower in early January that can produce a burst of meteors for just a few hours. Dress warm.