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Ursid Meteor Shower 2026
A 98% lit moon will wash out the fainter meteors of Ursid Meteor Shower.
Peak · Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 9:54 PM UTC
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- Caution: Bright moon
A 98% lit moon will wash out the fainter meteors of Ursid Meteor Shower.
- Caution: Bright moon
| Peak | Tue, Dec 22, 2026, 9:54 PM UTC |
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| Active window | Dec 17 to Dec 26 |
| Expected rate | Up to about 10 per hour |
| Moon at peak | 98% lit |
A modest shower near the winter solstice, radiating from near the Little Dipper. Visible all night from the north.