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Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2024 to Illuminate Night Sky, Peak Viewing Tonight

The Quadrantid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular annual meteoric events, is set to peak this evening with over 100 meteors per hour visible despite the presence of a bright moon.

Discovered 2024-01-03T07:03:53.755315-08:00 | 2024-01-03T07:03:53.755315-08:00

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