Tag: Dark-Sky Observing
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Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2026: Wolf Moon vs Shooting Stars
Overview: A New Year’s Sky Show The Quadrantid meteor shower is one of the year’s most reliable meteor displays, and 2026 brings a prime opportunity for skywatchers. The annual peak occurs in the first weeks of January, and this year the waning crescent or quiet moon phase should allow a cleaner view for dedicated observers.…
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Quadrantid Meteor Shower: Peak Time This Week and How to Watch It
What makes the Quadrantid meteor shower special? The Quadrantid meteor shower is one of the year’s most dependable fireworks displays, delivering a brief but intense peak that can light up the night sky. Unlike some longer-running meteor showers, the Quadrantids burst into view over a narrow window of time in early January, offering a sharp,…
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Ursid Meteor Shower 2025: Catch Shooting Stars on the Longest Night of the Year
Overview: Ursid Meteor Shower 2025 Every December, stargazers turn their attention to the Ursid meteor shower, a reliable annual event that adds a sparkle to the longest night of the year. In 2025, the Ursids light up the sky from December 13 through December 26, with the peak night aligning around the winter solstice on…
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Spot Uranus Brightest at Opposition on Nov. 21, 2025: What to Expect
Uranus at Opposition: A rare November treat for stargazers November 2025 offers a prime opportunity to glimpse the distant ice giant Uranus as it reaches opposition. Opposition is when the planet lies opposite the Sun in the sky, placing it closest to Earth and brightest for observers. For Uranus, this is one of the best…