Mark your calendars for these celestial spectacles in 2025:

1. Quadrantids (January 3-4)
   • Peak: January 3
   • ZHR: Up to 120 meteors per hour
   • Best viewed from: Northern Hemisphere
2. Lyrids (April 16-25)
   • Peak: April 22
   • ZHR: 10-20 meteors per hour
   • Known for: Bright, fast meteors
3. Eta Aquariids (April 19 – May 28)
   • Peak: May 5-6
   • ZHR: 50 meteors per hour
   • Associated with: Halley’s Comet
4. Perseids (July 17 – August 24)
   • Peak: August 12-13
   • ZHR: Up to 100 meteors per hour
   • Known for: Bright, colorful trails
5. Orionids (October 2 – November 7)
   • Peak: October 21-22
   • ZHR: 20-25 meteors per hour
   • Associated with: Halley’s Comet
6. Leonids (November 6-30)
   • Peak: November 17-18
   • ZHR: 15 meteors per hour
   • Known for: Periodic storms
7. Geminids (December 4-17)
   • Peak: December 13-14
   • ZHR: Up to 150 meteors per hour
   • Known for: Multi-colored streaks

Tips for optimal viewing:

• Find a dark location away from city lights
• Allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness (20-30 minutes)
• Bring comfortable seating and warm clothing
• Check the moon phase; a new moon offers the darkest skies