Think fireworks are the only reason to admire the night sky in early January? Think again! Just a few days after the New Year’s celebrations end, the sky will be set aglow by the Quadrantid meteor shower in Mississippi, the first meteor shower of the year. Not only is it the first, but it’s also one of the most active celestial events in Mississippi, so you don’t want to miss it. Read on for all the important details.
The first meteor shower of the year is the Quadrantid meteor shower. It technically begins December 12th and ends a month later, on January 12th. However, it will produce its peak rate of meteors around January 3rd.
Bill Dickinson/Flickr It’s called the Quadrantid meteor shower because Quadrantids are the types of meteors you’ll see during the amazing celestial display.
Meteor shower dates don’t change much annually, so the Quadrantid meteor shower happens every year in early January.
Luis Argerich/Flickr 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.
With 60 – 100 meteors visible per hour during its peak, it’s the 3rd most active display of the year, following the Geminid and Perseid meteor showers.
Ron Lute/Flickr However, unlike the Geminid and Perseid meteor showers, which last days, the Quadrantid meteor shower will be at its peak for only a few hours.
For those of us in North America, the best time to view the meteor shower is in the pre-dawn hours.
Josh Beasley/Flickr Quadrantids tend to be a bit fainter than other meteors, but they produce explosions of light and color, making for a mesmerizing sight.
Don’t worry about digging out the binoculars – you don’t need any special equipment to view a meteor shower. In fact, the naked eye is best way to take in the spectacular show in the sky.
Diana Robinson/Flickr 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.
When choosing a viewing spot, you should pick a place that’s free of lights and an abundance of trees, which can block visibility.
Donovan Shortey/Flickr Anyone living in a rural area should have no problem viewing the meteor shower from the comfort of their own backyard.
Can’t view the meteor shower from home? Consider taking a drive down one of the state’s many country roads.
Visit Mississippi/Facebook Or, pay a visit to one of Mississippi’s award-winning state parks. And since most of the parks include campgrounds, you can turn your night of celestial fun into an overnight adventure as you camp under the stars.
Bill Dickinson/Flickr
It’s called the Quadrantid meteor shower because Quadrantids are the types of meteors you’ll see during the amazing celestial display.
Luis Argerich/Flickr
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.
Ron Lute/Flickr
However, unlike the Geminid and Perseid meteor showers, which last days, the Quadrantid meteor shower will be at its peak for only a few hours.
Josh Beasley/Flickr
Quadrantids tend to be a bit fainter than other meteors, but they produce explosions of light and color, making for a mesmerizing sight.
Diana Robinson/Flickr
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.
Donovan Shortey/Flickr
Anyone living in a rural area should have no problem viewing the meteor shower from the comfort of their own backyard.
Visit Mississippi/Facebook
Or, pay a visit to one of Mississippi’s award-winning state parks. And since most of the parks include campgrounds, you can turn your night of celestial fun into an overnight adventure as you camp under the stars.
Want to know more about meteor showers in Mississippi? To view the Farmers Almanac Meteor Shower Calendar, click here. For more information on Mississippi’s state parks, click here.
So, did you know about the Quadrantid meteor shower in Mississippi? Have you watched it in years past? Are there any other celestial events in Mississippi that you watch every year? Tell us!
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Quadrantid Meteor Shower In Mississippi October 29, 2021 Daniella DiRienzo Where is the best place to watch meteor showers in Mississippi? For most meteor showers in Mississippi, a dark sky is the only requirement for viewing the celestial show in the sky. Luckily, Mississippi is full of rural areas with minimal light pollution. However, there are a few places that offer the best views of meteor showers in Mississippi, such as the Rainwater Observatory and Planetarium. Located in the small town of French Camp, the nationally recognized observatory and planetarium provides high-quality space and science-related programming throughout the year. Outfitted with the best of the best, the observatory and planetarium boasts a 16-foot reflector telescope, 10-foot x 10-foot building with a roll-off roof, and many books and accessories. Are there any other celestial events in Mississippi? Each year, there are several celestial events in Mississippi. The first celestial event of 2022 is a new moon, which will take place in January. In the months that follow, there will be several more new moons as well as full moons. In April, the Lyrids meteor shower will take place, followed by the Eta Aquarids meteor shower in May. At the end of the year, in November and December, there will be two more meteor showers – the Leonids and Geminids meteor showers. Remember, these are just a portion of the celestial events in Mississippi. Click here to read about others. What are some other outdoor things to do in Mississippi? Viewing celestial events in Mississippi isn’t the only option for outdoor fun. There are lots of other outdoor things to do in Mississippi. For instance, the Magnolia State is home to more than two dozen state parks – all of which boast a wealth of recreational opportunities, from camping and hiking to swimming, canoeing, and rock climbing. State parks aren’t the only option for outdoor things to do in Mississippi. There are plenty of other ways to have outdoor fun, including the state’s wildlife parks. In addition to the Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo, there’s McClain Safari Park, Safari Wild Animal Park, and Blue Springs Safari.
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Quadrantid Meteor Shower In Mississippi
October 29, 2021
Daniella DiRienzo
Where is the best place to watch meteor showers in Mississippi? For most meteor showers in Mississippi, a dark sky is the only requirement for viewing the celestial show in the sky. Luckily, Mississippi is full of rural areas with minimal light pollution. However, there are a few places that offer the best views of meteor showers in Mississippi, such as the Rainwater Observatory and Planetarium. Located in the small town of French Camp, the nationally recognized observatory and planetarium provides high-quality space and science-related programming throughout the year. Outfitted with the best of the best, the observatory and planetarium boasts a 16-foot reflector telescope, 10-foot x 10-foot building with a roll-off roof, and many books and accessories. Are there any other celestial events in Mississippi? Each year, there are several celestial events in Mississippi. The first celestial event of 2022 is a new moon, which will take place in January. In the months that follow, there will be several more new moons as well as full moons. In April, the Lyrids meteor shower will take place, followed by the Eta Aquarids meteor shower in May. At the end of the year, in November and December, there will be two more meteor showers – the Leonids and Geminids meteor showers. Remember, these are just a portion of the celestial events in Mississippi. Click here to read about others. What are some other outdoor things to do in Mississippi? Viewing celestial events in Mississippi isn’t the only option for outdoor fun. There are lots of other outdoor things to do in Mississippi. For instance, the Magnolia State is home to more than two dozen state parks – all of which boast a wealth of recreational opportunities, from camping and hiking to swimming, canoeing, and rock climbing. State parks aren’t the only option for outdoor things to do in Mississippi. There are plenty of other ways to have outdoor fun, including the state’s wildlife parks. In addition to the Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo, there’s McClain Safari Park, Safari Wild Animal Park, and Blue Springs Safari.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
For most meteor showers in Mississippi, a dark sky is the only requirement for viewing the celestial show in the sky. Luckily, Mississippi is full of rural areas with minimal light pollution. However, there are a few places that offer the best views of meteor showers in Mississippi, such as the Rainwater Observatory and Planetarium. Located in the small town of French Camp, the nationally recognized observatory and planetarium provides high-quality space and science-related programming throughout the year. Outfitted with the best of the best, the observatory and planetarium boasts a 16-foot reflector telescope, 10-foot x 10-foot building with a roll-off roof, and many books and accessories.
Are there any other celestial events in Mississippi?
Each year, there are several celestial events in Mississippi. The first celestial event of 2022 is a new moon, which will take place in January. In the months that follow, there will be several more new moons as well as full moons. In April, the Lyrids meteor shower will take place, followed by the Eta Aquarids meteor shower in May. At the end of the year, in November and December, there will be two more meteor showers – the Leonids and Geminids meteor showers. Remember, these are just a portion of the celestial events in Mississippi. Click here to read about others.
What are some other outdoor things to do in Mississippi?
Viewing celestial events in Mississippi isn’t the only option for outdoor fun. There are lots of other outdoor things to do in Mississippi. For instance, the Magnolia State is home to more than two dozen state parks – all of which boast a wealth of recreational opportunities, from camping and hiking to swimming, canoeing, and rock climbing. State parks aren’t the only option for outdoor things to do in Mississippi. There are plenty of other ways to have outdoor fun, including the state’s wildlife parks. In addition to the Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo, there’s McClain Safari Park, Safari Wild Animal Park, and Blue Springs Safari.
