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Ursids Meteor Shower
December 22, 2022 - December 23, 2022
FreePeriod: | Dec 17–26 See table of times |
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Peak: | Dec 22–23 Up to 10 meteors per hour |
Parent: | 8P/Tuttle |
Where: | Northern Hemisphere |
In 2022, the Ursids will peak on the night between Dec 22–23
December Meteor Shower
The Ursids meteor shower is active annually between December 17 and December 24. The shower usually peaks around December 23. At its peak, observers may be able to view as many as 10 meteors in an hour.
Named After Ursa Minor
The shower is named the Ursids because the meteors seem to radiate from the direction of the constellation Ursa Minor in the sky. The Ursids are associated with the 8P/Tuttle comet.
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