{"id":146249,"date":"2021-01-03T02:59:46","date_gmt":"2021-01-02T23:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-watch-it-peak-in-2021\/"},"modified":"2021-01-03T02:59:46","modified_gmt":"2021-01-02T23:59:46","slug":"how-to-watch-it-peak-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-watch-it-peak-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to watch it peak in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2dd37e0c858\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2dd37e0c858\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-watch-it-peak-in-2021\/#What_are_the_Quadrantids\" >What are the Quadrantids?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-watch-it-peak-in-2021\/#What_time_does_the_Quadrantids_meteor_shower_occur_and_when_does_it_peak\" >What time does the Quadrantids meteor shower occur, and when does it peak?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-watch-it-peak-in-2021\/#How_can_I_watch_the_Quadrantids\" >How can I watch the Quadrantids?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-watch-it-peak-in-2021\/#When_is_the_next_meteor_shower_in_2021\" >When is the next meteor shower in 2021?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#How to watch it peak in 2021<\/strong>&#8221;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/quarantid-18.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>It isn\u2019t just fireworks that mark the start of a new year, but also a meteor shower.<\/p>\n<p>This weekend, keep an eye out for the Quadrantids, which \u2014 for those willing to brave the cold and fight sleep during the late-night hours \u2014 are known to put on a fiery display each January.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to see how you can get the most of them \u2014 and start 2021 off with a blast.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Quadrantids\"><\/span><strong>What are the Quadrantids?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Quadrantids kick off each new year with a stunning celestial display. It\u2019s one of the best annual meteor showers, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/solarsystem.nasa.gov\/asteroids-comets-and-meteors\/meteors-and-meteorites\/quadrantids\/in-depth\/\">according to NASA<\/a>. It\u2019s known for shooting bright fireballs. As opposed to the quick flash of an average meteor streak, these sizzling fireballs produce larger bursts of light and color that remain visible for a longer period of time.<\/p>\n<p>The difference between the Quadrantids and most other meteor showers lies in the fact that the Quadrantids stem from the debris of an asteroid, a bare space rock. The particles burn bright as they disintegrate and burn in the Earth\u2019s atmosphere. Most meteor showers stem from the smaller dust of a comet \u2014 which itself is a ball of ice and rock, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/watch-quadrantids-meteor-shower-new-years-weekend-2020-12\">according to Business Insider<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Each January, our planet meets the path of asteroid 2003 EH1 and orbits right through its debris. As its name suggests, the asteroid was discovered in 2003, and it measures roughly 2 miles in diameter. It takes some 5\u00bd years to orbit the sun \u2014 a slower speed than it takes the Earth to do the same \u2014 and may be a \u201cdead comet\u201d or, according to NASA, a new \u201crock comet\u201d object that\u2019s being discussed by astronomers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_does_the_Quadrantids_meteor_shower_occur_and_when_does_it_peak\"><\/span><strong>What time does the Quadrantids meteor shower occur, and when does it peak?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the Quadrantids are active between December 28 and January 12, they peak in early January each year. However, as opposed to other meteor showers \u2014 whose peaks can last for two days \u2014 the Quadrantids have a much narrower peak window of about six hours. The reason: The asteroid leaves just a thin stream of debris in its wake, which the planet hits at a perpendicular angle.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, the Quadrantids will peak overnight on Saturday into the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, Jan. 2 to 3. When there are perfect conditions, the peak can display between 60 to 200 meteors per hour. But there is one big caveat: The waning gibbous moon will be about <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imo.net\/resources\/calendar\/#Quandrantids\">84 percent full<\/a>, according to the International Meteor Organization \u2014 and that means its light could outshine about half of the meteors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_watch_the_Quadrantids\"><\/span><strong>How can I watch the Quadrantids?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, this being early January, bundle up before you head out \u2014 and take a sleeping bag, a blanket or a reclining chair with you. Then, venture as far away from any light pollution as you can.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to lie flat on your back \u2014 or as close as you can \u2014 and look up. It\u2019s best to have your feet facing northeast. And with the moon being so bright, find a place where you can put it out of your eyesight in an effort to minimize its shine.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also need to set aside a big chunk of time for the viewing, as your eyes will need 30 minutes to adjust to the dark.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_next_meteor_shower_in_2021\"><\/span><strong>When is the next meteor shower in 2021?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Lyrids are next up on the meteor shower calendar, which will remain active between April 14 through April 30. If the Quadrantids end up being a dud, perhaps waiting several months will have its benefits. The Lyrids are set to peak between April 21 and 22, when the weather in the northern hemisphere will improve and the moon will be about 68 percent full.\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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