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Ursid meteor shower peak

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    There are 4,480 days until Ursid meteor shower peak, on Thursday, 23 December 2038.

    The Ursid peak, when Earth passes through the densest part of the stream left by comet 8P/Tuttle, is expected around 00:12 UTC on 23 December 2038 (solar longitude 270.7°, IMO working list). Rates can reach a ZHR of about 10 under dark skies; the Moon is 13% illuminated at the peak (waning crescent). Activity runs December 17 to December 26.

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    Last verified Sep 10, 2026

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