✦ Meteor Shower
Ursids Meteor Shower 2026
255
days
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00
hrs
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51
min
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07
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2026 Conditions
Peak Night
Dec 22
Max Meteors/Hour
10
Moon Conditions
🌓 Fair
Speed
Slow (33 km/s)
About the Ursids
A minor shower that occasionally surprises with outbursts. Best for Northern Hemisphere observers.
Active period: Dec 17 – Dec 26
Parent body: Comet 8P/Tuttle
Radiant: Ursa Minor
How to Watch
- Find a location away from city lights with a clear view of the sky
- Lie on your back and look straight up — no telescope or binoculars needed
- Give your eyes 20 minutes to adapt to the darkness
- Best viewing is usually after midnight when the radiant is highest
- Dress warm and bring a blanket — you'll be lying still for a while
Don't Miss the Ursids
Get a reminder the day before the peak so you can plan your viewing.