☄️ Meteor Shower
Ursids
Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
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About
The Ursids are a modest shower best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere. They peak near the December solstice and occasionally produce short bursts of 25+ meteors per hour.
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Best viewed from dark locations away from city lights. Moderate rates — patience required for best viewing.
Peak Viewing
Night of December 22-23. Best after midnight when the radiant is highest.
Duration
Active for ~2 weeks around peak. ZHR: ~10 meteors/hour under ideal conditions.