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Quadrantids

American

[kwo-dran-tidz] / kwɒˈdræn tɪdz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

a collection of meteors comprising a meteor shower Quadrantidmeteorshower visible around January 31 and having its apparent origin in the constellation Boötes.

Etymology

Origin of Quadrantids

1875–80; < New Latin Quadrant- (stem of Quadrāns, in Quadrāns ( Mūrālis ) (mural) quadrant, obsolete constellation name) + -id ¹ + -s ³

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Quadrantids

The annual Quadrantids meteor shower will hit peak visibility, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere with around 25 meteors per hour, according to Ed Krupp, director of Griffith Observatory.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2025

The Quadrantids get their name from their apparent point of origin in the sky, the former constellation Quadrans Muralis, and will have a blue or yellow-white tinge with fine trails.

From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2024

The Quadrantids are known for their active peak which can reach a rate of up to 120 meteors per hour for a short period.

From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2024

The Geminids and Quadrantids displays come around in December and January respectively.

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2024

And to complicate things, the Quadrantids, which start every New Year's Day and last four days, were giving him additional trouble.

From Pushbutton War by John Schoenherr

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