On Friday January 3, the Quadrantid Meteor Shower will light up the UAE sky. Said to be one of the best annual meteor showers in the world, it is one of the biggest celestial events in the UAE until at least August 2025, so don’t miss out. Pack your snacks, grab a carpet, bundle up and watch the sky sparkle.

The Quadrantids meteor shower is expected to reach maximum activity from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., EST on Friday with the best viewing in Alaska, Hawaii, and eastern Asia.

The Quadrantid meteor shower is one of the strongest, and quickest, meteor showers of the year. Here’s what you need to know to observe it during peak activity.

The first and one of the most prolific meteor showers of 2025 will peak tonight, bringing super-bright fireballs and regular shooting stars. The Quadrantid meteor shower is not particularly well known,

We’re starting off the New Year with a really good meteor shower. The Quadrantids are a relatively short-lived show, but if you can catch it at its peak, you’re in for a treat. Why is this one so fun?