Wolf Moon Quadrantids Meteor Shower

Welcome to the Quadrantids Meteor Shower!

Date: January 3, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center

Join Ranger Jeremy for a special Wolf Moon meteor‐watching experience during the peak of the Quadrantids! Enjoy crisp winter skies as we learn about this brilliant but brief meteor shower and search for shooting stars together. Grab a blanket/chairs, some snacks, and your friends for a night of celestial wonder. Don't forget to make a wish on the shooting stars!

The Quadrantids get their name from Quadrans Muralis, a former constellation created in 1795 by the French astronomer Jérôme Lalande that included portions of Boötes and Draco. They are an annual shower that peaks typically in early January, with the peak in 2026 being on January 3rd.

Come join us at the nature center for a relaxing viewing event of the Quadrantids that will be taking place in one of our fields away from as much light pollution as possible. At its peak, this meteor shower averages about 25 meteors an hour that can be see by the naked eye.

During the event there will also be a telescope set up for people to check out the moon as well as other celestial bodies visible in the sky that night.

Please bring your own chairs and blankets and dress appropriately for the cold weather.