Don't Miss the Spectacular Ursid Meteor Shower Lighting Up the Holiday Skies

The Ursid meteor shower is set to peak on December 22 and 23, with an expected rate of five to ten meteors per hour. Best viewed during the darkest hours in areas with low light pollution, the shower originates from the constellation Ursa Minor and is visible primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. However, the brightness of the moon and other forms of light pollution may hinder visibility. The Ursids are caused by the Earth intersecting with debris from the comet 8P/Tuttle, resulting in streaks of light known as meteors.