The Quadrantids
The Sky at Night · Season 24 · Episode 13
Meteors or shooting stars are familiar objects in the night sky. Several times during the year showers of meteors occur. One of them, known as the Quadrantid shower, will be at its maximum on 3 January and could provide an impressive display of cosmic fire-works. Patrick Moore tells about this interesting phenomenon and explains what observers should look for.
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Season
24
Episode
13
Air Date
07/Dec/1980
Air Time
22:00
Runtime
—
Overview
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Meteors or shooting stars are familiar objects in the night sky. Several times during the year showers of meteors occur. One of them, known as the Quadrantid shower, will be at its maximum on 3 January and could provide an impressive display of cosmic fire-works. Patrick Moore tells about this interesting phenomenon and explains what observers should look for.
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