Ursids 2026
Date & Time
UTC
Overview
Peak December 21-22, 2026. Up to 10 meteors/hour. Slow-moving meteors. Best from the Northern Hemisphere; circumpolar for Arctic observers.
Peak Rate
Peak: up to 10 meteors/hour
Best viewed from a dark-sky location after midnight, when the radiant is highest.
Data Source
Solstice and equinox dates calculated from JPL DE440 ephemeris (the same planetary/lunar ephemeris used by NASA). Meteor shower peak dates and ZHR values follow the International Meteor Organization (IMO) annual calendar. Planetary event data from NASA Horizons system.
Plan Your Observation
Use these free tools to prepare for the event: