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2026 / Ursa Minor

Ursids

A quiet northern shower that closes the observing year just before the holidays.

10meteors / hour

Approx. peak window

Dec 22, 2026, 12:00 – 6:00 AMUTC
Active dates
Dec 17 – 26, 2026
Radiant
Ursa Minor
Best region
Northern Hemisphere
Parent body
8P/Tuttle
Moon conditions
Bright moon
Source
Open source ↗

FIELD NOTE

How to use this window

Find the darkest safe place you can, let your eyes adjust for 20–30 minutes, and look across a wide area of sky. A telescope narrows the view and is not required.

The listed hourly rate assumes very dark skies with the radiant high overhead. Most viewers will see fewer meteors.

Forecasts can shift. Check the source before observing.