Stargaze in January: Planets, Meteor Showers, and Mars

This January offers a unique combination of celestial events perfect for stargazing enthusiasts. The clear winter skies provide an ideal backdrop for viewing the night sky’s most spectacular displays.

Some of the notable features include:

* A parade of planets visible in the night sky
* The Quadrantid meteor shower, which is one of the most active and prominent meteor showers of the year
* A full moon passing in front of Mars, resulting in the brightest views of the red planet for the entire year

Make sure to bundle up and take advantage of these incredible opportunities to gaze at the stars. Get ready to witness the beauty of the night sky this January.

Source: https://weather.com/science/space/video/january-night-sky-stargazing-astronomy