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Ursid Meteor Shower 2027

Ursid Meteor Shower peaks under a dark sky, with only 22% of the moon lit.

Peak · Thursday, December 23, 2027 at 4:05 AM UTC

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  • Good: Dark moon

Ursid Meteor Shower peaks under a dark sky, with only 22% of the moon lit.

  • Good: Dark moon
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At a glance
PeakThu, Dec 23, 2027, 4:05 AM UTC
Active windowDec 18 to Dec 27
Expected rateUp to about 10 per hour
Moon at peak22% lit
Waning Crescent27%

A modest shower near the winter solstice, radiating from near the Little Dipper. Visible all night from the north.