The circle represents the position of the Quadrantid radiant on the night of January 2/3, 2025. The streaks represent Quadrantid meteors as seen throughout the night. Notice how the radiant lies on the horizon during the evening hours and slowly rises as the night progresses. It’s easy to see why more meteors are visible during the morning ... More @Wikipedia
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