First Meteor Shower of 2014 Peaks Friday, but Sun Interferes
Thursday, January 2, 2014 - 18:30
in Astronomy & Space
January's Quadrantid meteor shower provides one of the most intense annual celestial fireworks displays, with a peak lasting only a few hours. That peak occurs Friday (Jan. 3), but this year the sun will spoil the show for stargazers in North America.