Weathernews has released the latest information on areas where the Quadrantids meteor shower is expected to be observable. In addition, from 23:00 on January 4, meteors will be broadcast live from 6 locations nationwide and from China on "SOLiVE24".

■ What is the weather on January 4th?
On January 4, 2016, when the appearance of the "Quadrans Muralis" peaks, western and eastern Japan are within the high pressure range, so there are likely to be many places where you can see the starry sky, such as Kanto, Tokai, and Kinki. In Kyushu, the number of clouds gradually increases due to the influence of the southern front, but if the inflow of clouds slows down, there is a sufficient chance. On the other hand, Amami and Okinawa have become cloud paths due to the influence of fronts, making observations difficult.

In the area north of Hokuriku, due to the influence of weak fronts and cold air, clouds tend to spread toward the Sea of Japan side, which may cause snow and rain, making meteor observation difficult.


Weather and meteor observability vary with cyclones, front positions, and transit timing. For the latest weather, please check the Weathernews special site for PCs "Quadrans Muralis 2016" and the special site for smartphones " Quadrans Muralis 2016 ".

■ What is "Quadrans Muralis"?
The "Quadrans Muralis" is one of the three major meteor showers along with the "Perseids" in August and the "Geminids" in December. It peaks every year at the beginning of the new year. The constellation "Quadrans Muralis" no longer exists, but it was named after the constellation "Quadrans Muralis".


The radiant point of the Quadrantids meteor shower appears in the northeastern sky near the boundary between "Boötes", where the first-class star Arctouse is located, and "Draco", which surrounds Ursa Minor including the North Star.

■ Live broadcast of "Quadrans Muralis Meteor Shower" from 6 locations nationwide and from China on "SOLiVE24"
On the 24-hour live program "SOLiVE24" operated by the company, from 23:00 to 25:00 on January 4 ( (Pre-programs start at 22:00) Special programs will be broadcast. The meteor will be broadcast live from 6 locations nationwide and from locations in China, and the images of the meteor and the comments of the observation staff will be conveyed in real time. The program can be viewed on YouTube and Nico Nico Live Broadcasting, as well as on the smartphone app "Weathernews Touch" "SOLiVE 24 Ch.", TV (BS 910ch), and the PC special page "Quadrans Muralis Meteor Shower 2016".