Christmas Night Sky Lights Up With Ursid Meteor Shower
Christmas Night Sky Lights Up With Ursid Meteor Shower
US · Published Dec 20, 2025
The Ursid meteor shower, the last celestial event of 2025, will peak around Christmas, offering up to two dozen meteors per hour.
Clear skies for optimal viewing are expected from the Southwest to the Carolinas; cloud cover may affect visibility in the West, Midwest, and parts of the Northeast.
No special equipment is needed to view the Ursid meteor shower; find a dark location and enjoy the celestial display.
Ursids illuminate Christmas night sky in 2025
The Ursid meteor shower, the final celestial event of 2025, is set to illuminate the Christmas night sky. This spectacle will peak from the night of Sunday, December 21st, into the early hours of Monday, December 22nd, and continue through December 26th, offering stargazers a festive treat. While not as prolific as the Geminids, the Ursids can still provide a captivating display, with viewers potentially spotting up to two dozen meteors per hour under optimal conditions.
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