By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported
The Quadrantids are one of the three major meteor showers of the year. This year, their peak is expected around 10 PM on January 3 (Tuesday), with the radiant point located in the head of Boötes, rising from the northeast around midnight. These meteors are not only numerous but also very bright. This year, the event coincides with the sixth day of the lunar calendar, during the first quarter moon, which means less moonlight interference—offering excellent viewing conditions. It’s definitely worth catching the sight of these meteors in action.
The Quadrantids are at their peak this year. Find a spot with minimal light pollution and no obstructions to view them with the naked eye. (Image source: Central Weather Bureau)
From midnight (00:00) on January 3 (Tuesday) to dawn on January 4 (Wednesday), an estimated 60 to 200 meteors per hour can be seen, averaging about 120 per hour. No special equipment like telescopes is required to enjoy the meteor shower—just use your eyes. In addition to visual observation, you can also use a camera or video camera with long exposure settings to capture the meteors. Just make sure to choose a location with low light pollution.
The Quadrantids can be viewed on the evening of January 3. (Image source: Taipei Astronomical Museum)
[Getting to Know the Constellation Quadrans Muralis]
The constellation Quadrans Muralis (Quadrantids) is located between Hercules, Boötes, and Draco. In 1795, the former Soviet Union's La Lande and his nephew Michel Le Francais coined this constellation name while conducting a series of star position observations using a "quadrant" instrument. However, it was later not adopted by modern astronomy and is not among the official 88 constellations, so it remains only as a "common name." The radiant point of the Quadrantids meteor shower is near the head of Boötes.
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