If you missed the spectacular fireworks on Avenida dos Aliados, don’t worry. That’s because the New Year arrives with the first meteor shower of 2026: the Quadrantids.
According to the specialized website “Star Walk”, the Quadrantids will have their peak of activity on January 3 (Saturday), although they will ‘appear’ in the sky until January 12.
However, this is not the only astronomical phenomenon predicted for the first weekend of January, as the meteor shower will coincide with the first (and stunning) Supermoon of the year – the Full Wolf Moon.
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Want to see the Quadrantids?
If you’re keen to observe the Quadrantids, it’s important to bear in mind that the visibility forecasts aren’t the most spectacular. This is because the strong light of the moon will extinguish most of the faint meteors.
As a result, only ten meteors per hour are expected to be visible. Don’t despair, though, as January holds yet another opportunity to see another shower of stars.
The Gamma-Ursae Minorids
Although the Quadrantids are January’s main meteor shower, the astronomical calendar still has the Gamma-Ursae Minorids.
Although their activity is less intense than that of the Quadrantids, make a note in your diary: their peak is scheduled for January 18, coinciding with the New Moon.
Lobo’s Full Moon lights up Porto’s sky
As we mentioned earlier, the Quadrantids will coincide with the first Supermoon of 2026, which will light up Porto’s sky on January 3, offering an unmissable astronomical spectacle.
Known as the Wolf’s Full Moon, this supermoon will be around 362,000 kilometers from Earth, making it an ideal moment for photography lovers. According to astronomical calendars, there will be two more supermoons this year, on November 24 and December 24. To enjoy it in all its splendor, it’s best to get away from the light pollution and find a viewpoint with a good view.
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