In Colorado, the Quadrantids are best around 5:46 AM on the night of the peak (January 03, 2027), when the radiant stands about 58° high. Under a truly dark sky you could see roughly 68 meteors per hour. Astronomical darkness runs from 6:31 PM to 5:50 AM, and the moon will be 16% lit and above the horizon at the best time.
Best time
5:46 AM
local time
Est. rate
68/h
dark sky
Radiant
58° high
toward ENE
Moon
16%
up
Dark places to watch the Quadrantids in Colorado
| Location | Type | Est. Bortle |
|---|---|---|
| Nucla | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Norwood | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Naturita | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Dinosaur National Monument | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Silver Cliff | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Westcliffe | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Mesa Verde National Park | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Mancos State Park | State Park | 2 |