Catch the Ursid Meteor Shower: Peak Dec 21-22, Early Morning Best

• The Ursid meteor shower peaks overnight from December 21 into the early morning of December 22, with best activity around 5 am EST.
• Often overlooked due to cold December nights, holiday preparations, and modest display compared to Geminids.
• Produces 5-10 meteors per hour, but a denser filament from comet Tuttle debris on Dec 21 (9:39 pm PST) might briefly increase activity.
• Observers in North America should rise early and brave the cold for optimal viewing; Southern Hemisphere cannot see it.
• Identify Ursids by noting their radiant, as not all visible meteors will belong to this shower.

Why It Matters: Brave the cold early morning of Dec 22 to witness the quiet Ursid meteor shower peak.