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Quadrantid meteor shower peak

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    There are 109 days until Quadrantid meteor shower peak, on Monday, 4 January 2027.

    The Quadrantid peak, when Earth passes through the densest part of the stream left by asteroid (196256) 2003 EH1, is expected around 03:39 UTC on 4 January 2027 (solar longitude 283.15°, IMO working list). Rates can reach a ZHR of about 80 under dark skies; the Moon is 12% illuminated at the peak (waning crescent). Activity runs December 28 to January 12.

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    Last verified Sep 10, 2026

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