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Ursids Meteor Shower: Observation Timings and Tips

Ursids Visibility Timetable on December 22

Ursids Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Ursids is always above the horizon
Ursids transit10:0254°
Moon Rise, 2.3% illuminated10:2453°
Sunset18:0832°
Civil sunset18:4031°
Moon Set19:3029°
Astrosession begin19:4728°
Ursids is always above the horizon
Astrosession end07:1349°
Civil sunrise08:2052°
Sunrise08:5253°

Track Ursids Position Throughout the Night

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Moon Dynamics for Ursids Meteor Shower in 2025

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The visibility of a meteor shower depends on the Moon's position and brightness. This chart provides a detailed view of the moon dynamics for this specific meteor shower, helping you determine the best times to observe.

The blue and white areas represent night and day, while the reddish area highlights when the radiant is above the horizon. A white line marks the radiant's transit time, and the grey area shows when the Moon is above the horizon. While many focus on the meteor shower's peak date, it is often preferable to choose a time with dark skies rather than one where the Moon's brightness interferes with visibility. Click on the chart to view detailed Sun and Moon events for a specific date in the table above, ensuring you have all the information needed for a perfect stargazing experience.

Discover the Ursids Meteor Shower, including:

Radiant Position:

  • Right Ascension: 14h 32m 24s"
  • Declination: 76° 24' 00s

Peak Activity: This meteor shower is active from December 17 to December 26, with peak activity typically occurring around December 22, when the shower’s rate of meteors per hour is at its highest. However, alternative observation dates may vary based on past activity. Refer to the observation history table for more details.

Associated Parent Comet: The Ursids originates from debris left by 8P/Tuttle. The comet's debris intersects Earth's orbit, creating the meteor shower.

Ursids Observation History

This section provides a record of previous meteor shower activity, including the start, end, and peak dates. While meteor showers are often associated with traditional dates, it's important to note that these dates may vary slightly each year due to solar and atmospheric conditions.

This table serves as a helpful reference, and observers should be aware that the exact dates may shift. Be sure to check updated forecasts closer to the event to determine the best time to observe the shower, as these dates can differ from year to year.

Year Start Date Peak Date End Date
2008-mm-ddDecember 21December 21December 21
2009-mm-ddDecember 08December 17January 02
2010-mm-ddDecember 21December 21December 23
2015-08-23December 19December 23December 23
2022-11-16December 12December 21December 31

Use this historical data as a guideline for when meteor showers typically occur, but remember that the exact timing may vary slightly each year.

Data Credits

We would like to express our gratitude to the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Meteor Center for providing valuable meteor data.

Special thanks to all the astronomers, researchers, and enthusiasts whose work contributes to the understanding and observation of meteor showers.