# Ursids Meteor Shower Peak 2026

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.

**Date:** 2026-12-22
**Type:** meteor-shower
**Visibility:** 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.

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