The Quadrantids meteor shower is happening now and its peak, when it can produce up to 200 shooting stars an hour, is just around the corner. According to the American Meteor Society, the Quadrantids meteor shower began Dec. 26 and can be seen until Jan. 16, 2025. Here's what you should know about this celestial event.

The Ursids appear to be brighter than most meteors — aka shooting stars — so you might be able to spot the few that occur. While the exact number of outbursts isn’t clear, the American Meteor Society anticipates there will be around five to 10 Ursids per hour around the peak.

The Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of the New Year, has the potential to be one of the year's best – if the weather cooperates.

The moon will be a " mere crescent " and set early in the night, which should make for good meteor viewing conditions, according to the space agency. The meteor shower will peak in the early morning hours on Friday,

The Quadrantids might be one of the strongest showers this year, but poor weather could make them difficult to see.