Quadrantids 2026
Date & Time
UTC
Overview
Peak January 3, 2026. Up to 110 meteors/hour under optimal conditions.
Peak Rate
Peak: up to 110 meteors/hour
Best viewed from a dark-sky location after midnight, when the radiant is highest.
Data Source
Solstice and equinox dates calculated from JPL DE440 ephemeris (the same planetary/lunar ephemeris used by NASA). Meteor shower peak dates and ZHR values follow the International Meteor Organization (IMO) annual calendar. Planetary event data from NASA Horizons system.
Plan Your Observation
Use these free tools to prepare for the event: