Posted in Georgia December 30, 2019 by Marisa Roman

Watch Up To 100 Meteors Per Hour In The First Meteor Shower Of 2020, Visible From Georgia

A new year, a new meteor shower in Georgia. In case you’re a budding astronomer, or perhaps just someone who enjoys watching one of the greatest shows of the sky, we have an experience not to be missed. Right now, the Quadrantids are lighting up the sky in Georgia and we have everything you need to know about the great show.

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In case you haven’t heard, Quadrantids meteor shower is happening as we speak, and will continue on until Friday, January 10th, 2020.

This fascinating meteor shower will peak on Saturday, January, 4th, on the night where the moon will be 58% full.

As the first major meteor shower of 2020, Quadrantids will be producing anywhere between 60 to 200 meteors per hour at its peak.

Georgia may only see a fraction of those meteors, especially during the peak, under perfect conditions.

It is often said that the Quadrantids can be seen better from the northern part of the hemisphere, but if you’re in an area in Georgia with dark skies then you will still be able to enjoy the show.

While the Quadrantids have the ability to be the strongest shower of the year, due to the poor weather that can take place in early January in Georgia, there are other showers that may be a bit brighter.

But don’t let that dissuade you from watching—the meteors produced by the Quadrantids are often bright fireballs streaking through the sky.

Mark your calendars for the peak meteor show of the Quadrantids, and enjoy the explosive lights and colors of the first shower of the year.

Have you ever watched the Quadrantids before? Share with us your favorite spots to watch this meteor shower in Georgia. Or if you’re looking for a place to watch the meteor shower, check out Stephen C Foster State Park in Georgia this winter.

To learn more about the Quadrantids meteor shower in Georgia visit the NASA information page.

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