The very first meteor shower of 2025 is set to give Irish stargazers a shining show on Friday night

Astronomers say the first major meteor shower of 2025 may be visible in the UK tonight

The Quadrantids are unique among meteor showers as they originate from the asteroid 2003 EH1, rather than a comet.

The quadrantid meteor shower is set to peak in early January. Here is how and when to view it.

When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year's first chance to see fireballs in the sky.

When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year’s first chance to see fireballs in the sky. A waning crescent moon means good visibility under clear and dark conditions. Most meteor showers are named for the constellations...

The meteor shower peaks Friday, but viewing lasts until Jan. 16

The Quadrantid meteor shower will be the year’s first chance to see fireballs in the sky.

These meteors usually don't have long trains, but the heads may appear as bright fireballs.