The first meteor shower of the New Year also has the potential to be one of the year's best – if the weather cooperates. ...

Kick off 2025 with the Quadrantid meteor shower, peaking on January 3. Expect 20-30 meteors per hour under clear, dark skies. Best viewing time is early morning before dawn.

At the start of each year, within a few days of all the New Year's Eve celebrations wrapping up, the sky itself puts on a grand show for us, sending streaks of light flashing over our heads throughout ...