There are many meteor showers throughout the year. Here are the most prominent.
For a beginner’s guide on meteors – what they are, where they come from, and how best to observe them – start with our ‘How to observe meteors’ guide.
January
Shower: Quadrantids
Active: 26 Dec –12 Jan
Peak activity: 4 Jan
Rate: up to 120 meteors per hour
Radiant: Constellation Bootes
Origin: Minor planet 2003 EH1 (a possible extinct…
