✦ Ursids from Sydney
Ursids in Sydney
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The Ursids meteor shower peaks from Sydney around Dec 22, with up to 10 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. From Sydney the radiant in Ursa Minor never rises: on peak night it stays 19° 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 Sydney
Peak Night
Dec 22
Max Meteors/Hour
10
Moon
🌓 Fair
Best Viewing
Not visible
radiant never rises here · radiant peaks at -19°
Tonight's Weather in Sydney
How to Watch from Sydney
- 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