When people plan trips to national parks and protected areas across the United States, they hope to see the wolves of Yellowstone or the alligators of the Everglades. But talk to any bug scientist, and they’ll tell you that the best things come in small packages.
See Up to 130 Shooting Stars Per Hour in Tonight's Meteor Shower
03.01.2024 - 20:01 / travelandleisure.com
If you haven't had your fill of New Year's fireworks quite yet, Mother Nature will be providing her own firework show this evening into tomorrow morning. The Quadrantid Meteor Shower is due to peak around 4 a.m. EST on the morning of Jan. 4, according to Space.com — and those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are in for a great view.
Here's everything you need to know about the Quadrantids.
As the Earth moves through the debris trail of a comet or asteroid on its orbit around the sun, bits of dust and rock collide with our planet. Fortunately for us, most of these small pieces of debris burn up in the atmosphere before reaching the ground — and that's what produces a meteor, or shooting star. The Quadrantids occur when the Earth encounters the debris trail of the asteroid 2003 EH1, per NASA. At its peak, the meteor shower is expected to produce 130 meteors per hour.
The Quadrantids are named for the defunct constellation Quadrans Muralis, which has since been incorporated into the constellation Bootes. The meteors from this shower appear to emanate from this area of stars in the night sky.
The Quadrantids run from Dec. 26 to Jan. 16, but the peak is exceptionally brief: just a few hours. (Most meteor showers have a peak that lasts a day or two, according to NASA.) That peak is anticipated to occur at 4 a.m. EST on Jan. 4, with the number of meteors ramping up in the hours leading up to the peak and then waning in the hours after. That means the best time to see the Quadrantids is from around midnight until dawn — that's tonight into tomorrow morning.
The best way to see any meteor shower, including the Quadrantids, is to head to a dark place far from light pollution. Once there, let your eyes adjust for about 20 minutes, then look up at the sky and wait. According to the American Meteor Society, the Quadrantids are known for producing bright fireballs, so even if you're somewhere with light pollution, you still have a chance at seeing meteors tonight.
Later this month, stargazers can see the γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower — which is less active than the Quadrantids — and then will have to wait until the Lyrids will peak between April 21-22 per the American Meteor Society. Unfortunately, conditions won't be good for this meteor shower, as a nearly full moon will drown out all but the brightest shooting stars. After the Lyrids will be the Eta Aquariids, which are predicted to be strong this year — that meteor shower will peak on the night of May 4 into the following morning.
The website maxtravelz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Autors
Popular Topics
skift.com
19.01.2024 / 19:17
France Sees Rise in TV Tourism
Films and TV shows are having a rising influence over tourists’ decisions to visit France. That’s according to a survey released Thursday by France’s National Center for Cinema and Animated Image.
nationalgeographic.com
19.01.2024 / 16:35
Seeking the thrill of wild skating? Try these 7 frozen destinations
Ice-skating through pine forests, across alpine lakes, and on urban canals and remote glaciers can be an exhilarating way to experience winter wonderlands. But with rising global temperatures, natural ice, or “wild ice,” is becoming a rarity.
cntraveler.com
19.01.2024 / 00:15
In ‘On the Roam,’ Jason Momoa Sees America By Motorcycle
Jason Momoa is usually splashed across our screens as Aquaman, but his latest venture is a little closer to home than the DC Universe. On the Roam, a new eight-part docuseries streaming on Max, sees the Hollywood actor travel across the US on his motorcycle—making stops to meet with homegrown artisans and craftsmen, many of whom are his friends and mentors, along the way. From the restoration of a 1936 Knucklehead bike in both Tennessee and North Carolina to guitar restoration with Guns n' Roses very own Slash at Gibson guitars’ headquarters, the show is Momoa at his most authentic, describing himself as “a vagabond, a dirtbag, a roamer” seeking out “the artists who are doing things out of their own shops and back yards.”
travelandleisure.com
17.01.2024 / 15:37
Why the the JetBlue/Spirit Merger Block Is Good News for Fliers, According to a Travel Expert
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a much-anticipated merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, but experts say that’s good news for travelers.
insider.com
16.01.2024 / 12:39
A woman shared her Airbnb nightmare on TikTok, saying the trailer she rented was so cold she could see her breath
A woman has shared her "nightmare" experience with Airbnb on TikTok, saying her host was unwilling to help when the rental was so cold she could see her breath.
forbes.com
14.01.2024 / 23:41
Advice On What Will Make You Happy Living In Mexico, From The Experts
How happy would you be living in Mexico?
insider.com
14.01.2024 / 13:25
I went on Norwegian's newest luxury and ultra-luxury ships targeting wealthy travelers — see how a $685 per night cruise compares to a $210 per night one
When you think of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, you probably think of its giant amusement park-like cruise ships with 10-story-tall slides, go-kart tracks, and many families.
insider.com
13.01.2024 / 15:11
As the US faces a loneliness epidemic, people who experienced social life abroad say they can see why
Loneliness has become a big concern in post-pandemic America, and on TikTok people think US attitudes towards socializing are part of the reason why.
forbes.com
13.01.2024 / 09:37
Where To Retire In Europe For As Little As $1,865 Per Month
Retirement isn’t cheap, and it’s getting more expensive every year, especially in the United States thanks to inflation and medical costs.
insider.com
12.01.2024 / 20:51
Super commuters can spend 14 hours traveling to and from work. The grind can be exhausting, but the savings can be great.
Some people are choosing to live in cheaper cities or close to family and still make it to the office hundreds of miles away. Enter the super commuter, or those willing to travel three or more hours to work.
forbes.com
12.01.2024 / 15:59
These Powerful Passports Have Best Quality Of Life, Per New Data
A passport is more than permission to travel across borders; holders of the world's most powerful passports have access to different ways of living that other passport holders do not. Heading into 2024, new data reveals not only the passports that give access to the most countries, but also where you might find a better quality of life.