Watch Up To 100 Meteors Per Hour In The First Meteor Shower Of 2020, Visible From Wisconsin
Fireworks aren’t the only reason to admire the night sky in early January. Just a few days after the New Year’s celebrations end, the sky will be set aglow by a meteor shower – the first meteor shower of 2020, to be exact. Not only is it the first, but it’s also one of the most active celestial displays of the year, so you don’t want to miss it. Read on for all the important details.
It’s called the Quadrantid meteor shower because Quadrantids are the types of meteors you’ll see during the amazing celestial display.
Dependability isn’t the only thing that makes it easy to catch a meteor shower, though. There’s also the fact that meteor showers can be viewed from just about anywhere – a specific location doesn’t matter.
However, unlike the Geminid and Perseid meteor showers, which last days, the Quadrantid meteor shower lasts only a few hours!
Quadrantids tend to be a bit fainter than other meteors, but they produce explosions of light and color, making for a mesmerizing sight.
The only thing needed for viewing the upcoming meteor shower is clear, dark skies. Luckily, the moon will have set as the shower approaches its peak, resulting in ideal viewing conditions.
Anyone living in a rural area should have no problem viewing the meteor shower from the comfort of their own backyard.
Or, pay a visit to one of Wisconsin’s state parks or forests. The state park system has more than 5,000 campsites, so you can turn your night of celestial fun into an overnight adventure as you camp under the stars.
To view the Farmer’s Almanac 2020 Meteor Shower Calendar, click here. For more information on Wisconsin’s state parks, click here.
So, did you know about this upcoming meteor shower? Have you watched it in years past? Tell us in the comments section.
Address: Wisconsin, USA
