The first meteor shower of 2020 in Tennessee promises to be one of the best of the year, and we don’t have to wait very long for the show. The Quadrantid meteor shower, known for producing up to 100 meteors per hour on good peak nights, is set to peak in the early morning hours of January 4th this year, and Tennessee is one of the best spots to see it. So no matter where you’re at in the state, find a good, secluded spot and get ready for an incredible show.
Tim Lumley - Flickr While the bright lights of Nashville are certainly one of the best night attractions in Tennessee, you’ll want to get out of the city to the darkest country roads in the state to get the best view of the Quadrantid Meteor shower.
Wikipedia/EarthSky Communications, Inc. The Quadrantids take place every year from late December to early January, radiating from the Northern skies near the Big Dipper.
Bill Dickinson - Flickr The shower is expected to peak on the night of January 3rd/4th, with the most intense activity expected in the early morning hours of the 4th, so plan to find a spot that night to watch!
Donovan Shortey - Flickr At peak times in the past, the Quadrantids have been known to display 100 meteors per hour!
Michael Hodge - Flickr While the moon’s light may make it harder to see meteors during the night of the 3rd, it will set below the horizon in the wee hours of the morning on the 4th, making that the best time for pure, dark skies.
Christina VanMeter - Flickr If you’re looking for recommendations on where to catch the meteor shower, we recommend heading to East Tennessee. The elevation of the rural Appalachian Mountains will make for excellent stargazing.
Tom Lee - Flickr Set your alarms now so you don’t forget! The Quadrantid’s only come once a year, and this year promises to be a good one, weather permitting. Best of luck stargazing!
For some incredible daytime views of Tennessee, be sure to check out this stunning zipline tour through the Great Smoky Mountains.
Tim Lumley - Flickr
While the bright lights of Nashville are certainly one of the best night attractions in Tennessee, you’ll want to get out of the city to the darkest country roads in the state to get the best view of the Quadrantid Meteor shower.
Wikipedia/EarthSky Communications, Inc.
The Quadrantids take place every year from late December to early January, radiating from the Northern skies near the Big Dipper.
Bill Dickinson - Flickr
The shower is expected to peak on the night of January 3rd/4th, with the most intense activity expected in the early morning hours of the 4th, so plan to find a spot that night to watch!
Donovan Shortey - Flickr
At peak times in the past, the Quadrantids have been known to display 100 meteors per hour!
Michael Hodge - Flickr
While the moon’s light may make it harder to see meteors during the night of the 3rd, it will set below the horizon in the wee hours of the morning on the 4th, making that the best time for pure, dark skies.
Christina VanMeter - Flickr
If you’re looking for recommendations on where to catch the meteor shower, we recommend heading to East Tennessee. The elevation of the rural Appalachian Mountains will make for excellent stargazing.
Tom Lee - Flickr
Set your alarms now so you don’t forget! The Quadrantid’s only come once a year, and this year promises to be a good one, weather permitting. Best of luck stargazing!
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