Ursids 2024
Ursids peaks on domingo, 22 de diciembre 2024, with up to 10 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Ursa Minor.
Peak
domingo
22 de diciembre de 2024 a las 04:00 GMT-8
Peak times can shift ±1 day from year to year. Check closer to the date for the latest IMO forecast.
Moon at peak
54%
Manageable — moderate moonlight
The moon will brighten the sky but most meteors should still be visible. Aim for the hours when the moon is below the horizon, or sit so the moon is behind you.
Shower facts
Activity period
Dec 17 → Dec 26
Radiant
Ursa Minor
Peak ZHR
10 /h
Velocity
33 km/s
Best hemisphere
Northern
Parent body
Comet 8P/Tuttle
Other years for Ursids