Right now, we’re in the middle of a meteor shower and likely you didn’t even know it. But don’t worry, there is still plenty of time to catch the show in all its glory. The Quadrantids meteor shower takes place annually from the end of December through January, with a peak night that can yield up to 100 meteors per hour, depending on where you are in the country. While in Florida you might not get as great of a front-row seat as say, other states up north, you can still enjoy plenty of what this natural phenomenon has to offer, and here is how you can do it.

The meteor shower Quadrantids is currently happening and will continue on through January 10th, 2020.

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While this astronomical wonder has the potential to be one of the strongest showers of the year, it usually is thwarted by the fact that January tends to bring poor weather to most parts of the country.

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In fact, South Florida is predicted to have cloudy skies the night Quadrantids peaks, which takes place this year on January 3-4th, 2020.

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The average amount of stars per hour for most viewers in dark skies tends to be around 25, but there are other parts of the country that can yield up to 200.

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While these meteors might not have the consistent trains that are often seen during other showers, they will likely produce bright fireballs instead.

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If you’re in the South Florida area and hope to catch a meteor show, it is recommended that you head north to one of the International Dark Sky designated areas.

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Places that produce artificial light you should stay away from, but other spots like the Big Cypress National Preserve in Ochopee would be a great place to set up for the show.

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Since Big Cypress National Preserve is now one of the International Dark Sky Parks, there might even be an event going on where collective stargazers can enjoy the show together.

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Make sure to mark your calendars for January 3-4th, 2020 for the ultimate Quadrantids meteor show.

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Have you ever seen the Quadrantids before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for the best place to view this one-of-a-kind meteor shower in Florida, check out Kissimmee Prairie Preserve.

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