Meteor Shower
Ursids Meteor Shower Peak 2026
| Date | December 22, 2026 |
| Type | Meteor Shower |
| Visible from | Visible throughout the US and Canada, though a minor, often-overlooked shower. |
The Ursids are a modest shower producing only 5-10 meteors per hour, and a bright, near-full Moon (about two days before full) will be up most of the night in 2026, hiding all but the brightest meteors.
Best viewing tip
Only worth a look if you are already outside for the solstice; do not expect a big show this year because of the bright Moon.