Ursids 2025
Ursids peaks on lunes, 22 de diciembre 2025, with up to 10 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Ursa Minor.
Peak
lunes
22 de diciembre de 2025 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
6%
Excellent — moon is dim or absent
The moon is dim or absent during peak — ideal conditions for catching faint meteors. Plan a long observing session.
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