Quadrantids

American  

[kwo-dran-tidz] / kwɒˈdræn tɪdz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

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

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Etymology

Origin of Quadrantids

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

Example Sentences

The Quadrantids have a narrow peak of a few hours and this year are competing with a bright, full Moon.

From BBC

The Quadrantids are active from 28 December and are one of the strongest and most consistent meteor showers of the year.

From BBC

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

The radiant for the Quadrantids is in the former constellation of Quadrans Muralis - hence the shower's name - close to the Plough.

From BBC

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