Tag: bolides
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Seeing the First Fiery Quadrantids of 2026: A Skywatcher’s Guide
What to Expect from the Quadrantids 2026 The Quadrantid meteor shower traditionally kicks off the year with a sharp, blue-white display high in the pre-dawn hours. For 2026, observers can anticipate bright fireballs—large meteors that blaze across the sky and sometimes fragment, producing dramatic bolides. While meteor showers vary in strength from year to year,…
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How to See the First Fiery Meteor Shower of 2026
Kick off 2026 with a Brilliant Sky Show The first major meteor shower of the new year is back, and it promises a spectacle for night owls and stargazers alike. The Quadrantids of 2026 are renowned for bright fireballs and bolides—meteors that blaze through the atmosphere with dramatic flashes and often leave bright trails in…
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How to See the First Fiery Meteor Shower of 2026: Quadrantids Tips
What to expect from the Quadrantids 2026 The Quadrantids, typically one of the sky’s most exciting meteor showers, return in early January with bright fireballs and occasional bolides that light up the night. In 2026, stargazers can anticipate a lively display as Earth passes through the debris left by asteroid 2003 EH1. While the peak…