Quadrantids 2027: peak, rates and where to look
The Quadrantids are active from December 28 to January 12 and peak around January 3. At best, about 80 meteors per hour can be seen under a dark sky. They enter the atmosphere at 41 km/s and come from debris shed by 2003 EH1.
PeakJanuary 3
ZHR80
Speed41 km/s
Moon at peak14%
| Active | December 28 – January 12 |
|---|---|
| Radiant | Herdsman (Boötes), +49° |
| Parent body | 2003 EH1 |
| Meteors per hour (ZHR) | 80 |
| Best seen from the Northern Hemisphere |
Next peak
| Year | Peak | Moon at peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sun, January 3 | 14% |
| 2028 | Tue, January 4 | 40% |
| 2029 | Wed, January 3 | 92% |
| 2030 | Thu, January 3 | 1% |
| 2031 | Fri, January 3 | 79% |
IMO QUA. Peak: λ☉ = 283.15°.