Quadrantids Meteor Shower 2026
The first meteor shower of the year
☄️January 3, 2026 – January 4, 2026
Event Concluded
The Quadrantids meteor shower peaks in early January, producing up to 120 meteors per hour. One of the best annual meteor showers with bright fireballs.
How Many Days Since Quadrantids?
Days Ago
161
days since Quadrantids
Weeks Ago
23w 0d
weeks since Quadrantids
Hours Ago
3,864
hours since Quadrantids
Fell On
Saturday
Quadrantids 2026
Visibility note
Northern Hemisphere favored; bright Full Moon interferes.
Event Progress
Completed
Event Complete
Day
2 of 2
Days Left
0
Ends On
Jan 4
Source
Timeanddate Meteor Showers
Last verified: April 25, 2026
Quadrantids Recap FAQ
How many days ago was Quadrantids?
Quadrantids 2026 was 161 days ago.
How many weeks ago was Quadrantids?
Quadrantids 2026 was 23 weeks and 0 days ago — about 5.3 months.
What day was Quadrantids 2026?
Quadrantids 2026 fell on Saturday, January 3, 2026, a Saturday.
How many hours ago was Quadrantids?
Quadrantids 2026 happened approximately 3,864 hours ago.
When was Quadrantids 2026?
Quadrantids happened on Saturday, January 3, 2026.