Ursids 2026
Ursids peaks on terça-feira, 22 de dezembro 2026, with up to 10 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Ursa Minor.
Peak
terça-feira
22 de dezembro de 2026 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
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