The Quadrantid Meteor Shower

Abstract

IF the maximum of this meteor shower should occur when the earth is in the same position with regard to the sun as was formerly the case, it would take place in the daytime of January 3, 1911, but this shower does not seem to have been sufficiently watched of late years to ascertain when the maximum now occurs. There is, however, some reason to believe that it will not be until the evening of January 3, in which case, as there is no moonlight, it would be a very favourable opportunity for its observation in this country. As the maximum is of short duration it ought to be more extensively watched for annually than appears usually to be the case.