Quadrantids Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight
The first meteor shower of 2013 peaks Friday, January 4.
The Quadrantid meteor shower is named for an extinct constellation, but the shooting stars it seems to sprout still arrive yearly. The 2013 show opened overnight Jan. 1 into Jan. 2., but will peak in the wee hours of Jan. 4, according to NASA. One of the lesser-known meteor showers of the year, it's no less spectacular. Take a look at this Quadrantids meteor shower video or these pictures of the Quadrantids. Where to look The best way to spot the meteor shower is to look north (and a little east) and find the Big Dipper (Ursa Major). Farther north (which would be roughly "up" if the Big Dipper were holding liquid) is the constellation Draco ("Dragon"). Draco's "head" of four bright stars, looks a little bit like the four stars that make up…
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