Quadrantids

2033 2034 2035

2034 Visibility Forecast

71
Visibility Score
90.9
Expected /hr
94.6%
Moon Illum.
very_poor
80.7°
Best Alt.
at 01:00

Radiant Altitude & Hourly Rate (Peak Night)

விளக்கம்

Potential strongest shower of the year but short peak (~6 hours). Bright fireballs common, no persistent trains. Poor January weather often limits observations.

வரலாறு

Named after defunct constellation Quadrans Muralis. First noted 1825 by Antonio Brucalassi.

Radiant Position

Shower Properties

IAU CodeQUA
ClassMajor Shower

ZHR120
Velocity40.4 km/s
Speed ClassMedium (30-50 km/s)
Pop. Index (r)2.1

Radiant RA230.1°
Radiant Dec+48.5°
Peak Sol. Lng.283.16°

தாய் உடல்2003 EH1
Parent Typeasteroid
Best Hemispherenorthern

2034 Dates

Activity StartDec 28
Activity EndJan 12
உச்ச தேதிJan 03

Moon PhaseWaning Gibbous
Moon Condition very_poor
Best Timepredawn

Characteristics

Bright Fireballs Short Peak