Eyes to the Skies for January: Quadrantids meteor shower, winter constellations are inspiring

Happy New Year’s everyone and welcome to WTOP’s monthly space feature, “Eyes to the Skies.” Each month features the best the sky has to offer stargazers regarding the moon, planets and stars. Space-related events that might interest you taking place in the D.C. region will be included as well.

Let’s get to the sky for January 2026!

Must-see sky sights for January

• The winter constellations continue to impress and inspire.
• Quadrantids meteor shower the night of Jan.