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Quadrantid meteor shower peak

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    There are 4,492 days until Quadrantid meteor shower peak, on Tuesday, 4 January 2039.

    The Quadrantid peak, when Earth passes through the densest part of the stream left by asteroid (196256) 2003 EH1, is expected around 05:42 UTC on 4 January 2039 (solar longitude 283.15°, IMO working list). Rates can reach a ZHR of about 80 under dark skies; the Moon is 68% illuminated at the peak (first quarter). Activity runs December 28 to January 12.

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    Last verified Sep 10, 2026

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