The best time to watch a meteor shower is in the early predawn hours, when the moon is low in the sky. Competing sources of light—such as a bright moon or artificial glow—are the main obstacles to a clear view of meteors. Cloudless nights when the moon wanes smallest are optimal viewing opportunities.

The Quadrantids meteor shower is happening now and its peak, when it can produce up to 200 shooting stars an hour, is just around the corner. According to the American Meteor Society, the Quadrantids meteor shower began Dec. 26 and can be seen until Jan. 16, 2025. Here's what you should know about this celestial event.

Here’s when you can catch the Quadrantids in Ontario and across Canada and why it has the potential to be the strongest of the year

The Quadrantids meteor shower will peak in India on January 3 and 4, offering up to 120 meteors per hour. The Indira Gandhi Planetarium in Lucknow invites the public to view the event through telescopes for optimal observation away from city lights.