How to watch 1st 2026 meteor shower, supermoon in Louisiana
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Key Points:
- The Quadrantids meteor shower, the first of 2026, began on December 28 and will continue through January 12, with peak activity expected between Friday and Saturday, primarily visible from the Northern Hemisphere.
- This meteor shower is known for its brief six-hour peak and is considered one of the strongest but hardest to observe due to typically cold, cloudy January weather and the bright light of January’s full Wolf Moon.
- The Wolf Moon, a supermoon reaching peak illumination early Saturday, will likely reduce meteor visibility by washing out all but the brightest meteors, potentially lowering meteor counts to fewer than 10 per hour.
- NASA advises viewers to watch the meteor shower and supermoon away from light pollution during night and predawn hours,
