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Guided Star Gazing for

Quadrantid Meteor Shower

Friday January 2nd, 2026 @ Mission Trails Kumeyaay Campground

The first weekend of January features the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower, one of the year's best displays, known for bright fireballs and a short, intense peak around January 3-4. Best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere.

Join members from the San Diego Astronomy Association at the far end of the Kumeyaay Lake Campground’s Day Use Parking Lot to view the nighttime sky through telescopes. 

Event Specific Challenges (stairs, animals, allergens): Rain or cloudy skies cancel event.

Parking Information: Parking Lot

Costs involved: Free

Pets Permitted: Pets welcome!

Who to Contact with Questions: Tyler Roosden @ 651.497.1611

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Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.