✦ Ursids from Cape Town
Ursids in Cape Town
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The Ursids meteor shower peaks from Cape Town around Dec 22, with up to 10 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. From Cape Town the radiant in Ursa Minor never rises: on peak night it stays 20° below the horizon, so the Ursids cannot be seen from here at all. In 2026 a half moon will wash out fainter meteors, but you would need to travel toward the northern hemisphere to catch this one. Tonight: solid cover, with no real breaks forecast.
2026 Conditions in Cape Town
Peak Night
Dec 22
Max Meteors/Hour
10
Moon
🌓 Fair
Best Viewing
Not visible
radiant never rises here · radiant peaks at -20°
Tonight's Weather in Cape Town
How to Watch from Cape Town
- Find a dark spot away from city lights — parks, hilltops, or rooftops work well
- Lie on your back and look straight up — no telescope needed
- Give your eyes 20 minutes to adapt to the dark
- Best viewing is usually after midnight when Ursa Minor is highest