💫 The Ursids: Your Last Chance To Catch A Meteor Shower Before The Year Ends

The Ursids: Your Last Chance To Catch A Meteor Shower Before The Year Ends

Astronomy
22 December 2025

As the year winds down, one last meteor shower is still quietly streaking across the night sky, and it hasn’t finished yet.

The Ursid meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through debris left behind by comet 8P/Tuttle. Although it’s never a high-volume display, the Ursids remain active through late December, offering brief flashes of light during the longest, darkest nights of the year.

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A Low-Key Shower With Surprise Potential

The Ursids typically produce only a handful of meteors per hour under dark skies, according to the American Meteor Society. But that modest rate can be deceptive.

This shower has a reputation for delivering occasional bright fireballs, appearing suddenly and without warning. For patient skywatchers, even a single well-timed meteor can feel worth the wait.

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https://orbitaltoday.com/2025/12/22/this-is-your-last-chance-to-catch-a-meteor-shower-before-the-year-ends/

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