Here's everything you need to know about the Ursid meteor shower in 2024. If you see a shooting star, all you're actually looking at is a tiny particle colliding with the Earth's atmosphere ...

As the year draws to a close, skywatchers have an opportunity to witness the annual Ursid meteor shower, which is expected to peak this weekend. The Ursids mark the second week of back-to-back ...

Missed the Geminid meteor shower earlier this month? Don't worry. We're in for a little pre-Christmas stargazing treat. The Ursid meteor shower — the final one of the year — is predicted to ...

The meteor shower is expected to peak between 4 and 5 a.m. ET Sunday, said Robert Lunsford, fireball report coordinator for the American Meteor Society. But it’s also possible to see meteors in ...

A fiery spectacle over the southeastern United States on Saturday night left observers puzzled, with many mistaking the fireball for the annual Ursid meteor shower. Astrophysicist Jonathan ...

Skywatchers are in for a treat this holiday season with the Ursid meteor shower, peaking on December 21-22. This celestial display, originating from Comet 8P/Tuttle, will radiate from the Little ...

As we approach the year's end, the Ursid meteor shower offers a magical celestial celebration, under the cold, crisp skies of December. Coinciding beautifully with the winter solstice, this shower ...

The Geminid meteor shower, known for its vibrant yellow meteors, peaked on December 13, 2024, but remains visible until December 21. A near-full moon reduced visibility. The Ursid meteor shower ...

Hey, stargazers! The sky will have a special treat for us tonight: the Ursid meteor shower. Expect a handful of “shooting stars” every hour if you find a dark spot and look north toward the ...

WASHINGTON — The last meteor shower of the year — the Ursids — peaks Sunday, a few days before Christmas. While usually not as bright as the Geminids, the Ursid meteor shower can yield ...

If you're fascinated by the night sky a pre-Christmas treat might be on the cards this weekend with the peak of the Ursid meteor shower. It's an annual event running over several nights but the ...

Astronomy fans can expect to observe a series of meteor showers this year. Check out the full list of all those scheduled to make an appearance in 2025.