The year 2025 begins with a very beautiful shower of shooting stars: up to 120 meteors can be observed per hour tonight. A show not to be missed.
The first shower of shooting stars of the year will take place this evening, on the night of Thursday January 2 to Friday January 3. This is the Quadrantid rain, an astronomical phenomenon that is found each year when debris from the asteroid 2003 EH1 comes into contact with the Earth’s atmosphere.
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According to comments from NASA relayed by Actu, this is “one of the best shooting star showers of the year”. Indeed, the spectacle promises to be grandiose: count up to 120 shooting stars per hour during the peak of activity which will take place this night.
A magnificent shower of shooting stars
To not miss this spectacle and see as many shooting stars as possible, it is advisable to look towards the northeast as soon as night falls, around 8 p.m. Stay away from light pollution and choose a place with clear skies. Cover yourself with warm clothing and let your eyes adjust to the darkness for at least 30 minutes.
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Unlike the conditions of the Geminid meteor shower last December, the Moon this time will not be a problem for viewing the sky. However, you will only be able to see shooting stars if the sky is clear. Today, clouds should cover part of France, except in the northern regions and part of the east which should be spared. To enjoy the spectacle, look up to the sky and make a wish!
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