The Ursid (URS) meteor activity begins annually around December 17 and runs for over a week, until the 25th or 26th. This meteor shower is named for its radiant point, which is located near …

6 days ago · At maximum activity this source normally adds 5-10 medium velocity meteors to the 10 or so that are normally seen each morning hour from dark sky sites. The moon will be a …

It is considered a medium shower and is known for producing up to 10 meteors per hour (ZHR) at its peak. The meteors from this shower strike the atmosphere at an average speed of 33 km/s. …

5 days ago · When it comes to the major meteor showers, the Ursids are probably the shower most likely to be overlooked. For starters, with a zenith hourly rate of just 10 (under ideal …

The Ursid meteor shower is visible, in the northern hemisphere, between December 17 and 26. Its activity rate is modest, between 10 and 50 meteors per hour, with a speed of about 33 …

Generally, the Ursids are not so intense, offering perhaps as many as 5-10 meteors per hour in a dark sky. In rare instances, bursts of 100 or more meteors per hour have been observed at …

Dec 22, 2014 · Ursids move at an approximate speed of 30 kilometres (19 miles) per hour, which makes them medium-slow compared to other meteors. The meteor shower was discovered by …

The table is updated daily and shows the position of the Ursids radiant in the sky for the upcoming night. Use the date drop down above the Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map to change dates.

22 hours ago · Discover the peak time and date for the 2025 Ursid meteor shower. Tips on how to watch the year’s final celestial show.

Nov 29, 2025 · In 2025, the Ursid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of December 21-22, producing 10 meteors per hour at maximum. The Moon will not interfere with the Ursids in …