Shower meteorata of & # 39; kwadrantidi expected this week – when and where you see shooting stars in Northeast

Stunning meteor shower is expected to win on heaven & # 39; night.

The shower meteor Quadrantids reach its early peak on Friday morning, to be the best chance to see the shooting stars and meteors light up the dark night, as the moon is approaching the end of its third quarter and it looks very small, the sky is set to be gray pitch.

This Pye, Science Communicator in Observatory & # 39; Kielder, said top shower on Friday, January 4th of & # 39; around 2am, which, he says, should be the best time to grasp.

Can & # 39; there are up to 150 meteors per hour, although istargazers can see that amount only if they have a view of the sky dark eyes perfectly.

It said: "Realistically f & # 39; suburban areas can & # 39; get 10-20 per hour at the top (2:00) you will shy during the next few days but still, a little less frequently, maybe a couple hours. "

Where to get the best chance to see the meteor shower

You & # 39; get a bit of shower meteorri Wednesday evening / Thursday morning, but is expected to convene & # 39; most 2am on Friday.

Ideally, to get the best chance to see the show's star, wants to move away from urban areas, so the sky is possible & # 39; be dark. Come out, and give your eyes about 20 minutes to adjust to the dark.

Then seek the constellation & # 39; BOOTE, you can & # 39; identify by looking north and find the Plow / Big dipper, and follow its arc until you see very strong star called Arcturus.

The meteor shower radiant point – of origin – should be there. Then looked to the north and south to cover the shooting stars.

Then, look & # 39; away from BOOTE should give you a better idea of ​​sin of the meteor.

If you're stagnant, try using app & # 39; to identify the constellation stars.