The night sky in January 2027
In January 2027, the Quadrantids meteor shower peaks, and the darkest skies fall around the New Moon on the 7th.
Moon phases
The Moon sets the rhythm of the month — the New Moon brings the darkest skies for faint objects, the Full Moon the brightest nights. Dates are in UTC and may shift a day in your time zone.
New MoonJan 7
First QuarterJan 15
Full MoonJan 22
Last QuarterJan 29
Meteor showers
Peaks are approximate and shift a day year to year. Watch from the darkest site you can reach, after midnight, with no Moon in the sky. See our meteor-shower guide for the technique.
- Quadrantids — peaks around Jan 3, up to ~110/hr. Sharp peak, fast meteors — best from the northern hemisphere.
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