Observation by Steve Brown: Quadrantid meteor in Ursa Major

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Steve Brown

Observer

Steve Brown

Observed

2026 Jan 04 - 00:15

Uploaded

2026 Jan 04 - 17:01

Objects

Meteor

Equipment

Canon 250D
Samyang 16mm lens

Exposure

6s exp, 16mm fl, f/2.8, ISO-400

Location

North Yorkshire, UK

Target name

Quadrantid meteor shower

Title

Quadrantid meteor in Ursa Major

About this image

I captured this nice Quadrantid meteor last night. It passed through Ursa Major (more in Canes Venatici really) at 00:15 UT. The twin stars Mizar and Alcor can be seen above left of the meteor. I caught it visually too and it was the best of the night. I estimated it at mag -4 and yellow in colour. It left a white train that lasted about 3 seconds. Quite impressive given the bright Moonlight!

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Quadrantid meteor in Ursa Major at 00.15 UT on 4 January 2026.jpg (2.8 MB)

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