Ursids 2026
Ursids peaks on martes, 22 de diciembre 2026, with up to 10 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Ursa Minor.
Peak
martes
22 de diciembre de 2026 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
96%
Significant — bright moon washes out faint meteors
Bright moonlight will wash out fainter meteors. Plan to observe before moonrise or after moonset for best results — only the brightest meteors will compete with the lit sky.
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