Ursids 2025
Ursids peaks on segunda-feira, 22 de dezembro 2025, with up to 10 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Ursa Minor.
Peak
segunda-feira
22 de dezembro de 2025 às 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