Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2013 Peak: Watch!
Catch the peak of the first meteor shower of 2013.
The Quadrantid meteor shower, named for an extinct constellation, peaks in the wee morning hours of Friday, Jan. 4. NASA tells us "The Quadrantids have a maximum rate of about 100 per hour, varying between 60-200. The waxing gibbous moon will set around 3 a.m. local time, leaving about two hours of excellent meteor observing before dawn." The Quadrantids is one of the lesser-known meteor showers of the year, but that doesn't mean it's anything less than spectacular. Take a look at this Quadrantids meteor shower video or these pictures of the Quadrantids. Where to look The best way to spot the meteor shower is to look north (and a little east) and find the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) then look farther north (which would be roughly "up" if the …
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