Not only will the Quadrantid meteor shower experience its peak, the year’s first supermoon will shine bright, depending on weather conditions, of course. The Quadrantids are unique for a few reasons, ...

But as bad as it is for the Quadrantids this year, it will be a very different story in 2028.

Supermoons happen a few times a year and come in groups, taking advantage of the sweet spot in the moon’s elliptical orbit.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. As many as 120 “shooting stars” per hour may be visible ...