Quadrantids meteor shower peaks tonight - how Scots can catch amazing spectacle

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Scots have been treated to a number of incredible night-time displays recently. The Northern Lights cascaded above us on New Year's Day, prompting readers to send the Record dazzling shots of the colourful night sky.Now, the country is gearing up for the first meteor shower of 2025.

The Quadrantids meteor shower peaks tonight, Friday, January 3. This is the first opportunity of the year to witness fireballs in the sky.The Quadrantids meteor shower is among the strongest and most consistent meteor showers and with clear skies will be visible until January 4 early morning.

At its peak, as many as 110 meteors per hour could be visible, says NASA.The shower is set to deliver 20 to 30 meteors per hour under clear, dark skies at its peak.

The shower is viewable in an area with low light pollution but the peak occurs just before the full moon, so moonlight will cause some interference.