Supermoon meets meteor shower in January skies

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The Quadrantid meteor shower and a supermoon happen together in January. The very bright moon will make it difficult to see many meteors.

Meteor showers occur when small rocks from space hit Earth's air. They burn up, making bright lines across the night sky.

A supermoon happens when the full moon is closer to Earth. It looks bigger and shines much brighter than other full moons.

You do not need special tools to see these sky events. Find a dark place away from city lights to spot meteors.

The Quadrantids are mainly visible to people in the Northern Hemisphere. The next supermoon will appear again towards the end of 2026.

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What happens in January?

The Quadrantid meteor shower and a supermoon happen together.

What is a supermoon?

A supermoon happens when the full moon is closer to Earth, making it look bigger and shine brighter.

Where can you see the Quadrantids?

The Quadrantids are mainly visible to people in the Northern Hemisphere.

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