When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
While most meteor showers originate from comets, the Quadrantids come from asteroid 2003 EH1 — a small asteroid that was discovered on March 6, 2003. The Quadrantids are also known for their bright fireball meteors, with larger explosions of light and color that can last longer than an average meteor streak, according to NASA.
The meteors could be plentiful. NASA says the Quadrantids' peak could have as many as 120 meteors per hour, according to the Associated Press. And while these meteors don’t have long tails, the heads ...
Stargazers can ring in the beginning of 2025 by witnessing the first meteor shower of the year, reported by ABC News. The ...
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