While most meteor showers originate from comets, the Quadrantids come from asteroid 2003 EH1 — a small asteroid that was discovered on March 6, 2003. The Quadrantids are also known for their bright fireball meteors, with larger explosions of light and color that can last longer than an average meteor streak, according to NASA.

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

They come around every year like clockwork and that means planning shooting star trips can be done months in advance. Here's a look at what's happening when, and how you can watch. The New Year kicks off with Quadrantids,

The Quadrantids meteor shower is expected to reach maximum activity from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., EST on Friday with the best viewing in Alaska, Hawaii, and eastern Asia.

The first meteor shower of the year peaks on the night of January 2–3. Here’s everything you need to know to watch it and the many other showers that will appear in 2025.

The Quadrantid meteor shower is one of the strongest, and quickest, meteor showers of the year. Here’s what you need to know to observe it during peak activity.

The wind remains persistent through this weekend. However, each day it decreases a bit. Wind damage and outages were found across New England from Thursday’s winds of 50-60 mph in some spots. In fact,

EXCLUSIVE: The Quadrantids are known for their bright fireball meteors, which can appear blue due to their high velocity and the presence of certain elements such as magnesium and iron.