Ursids

Ursids, also known as the Ursid meteor shower, is an annual meteor shower that occurs between December 17 and December 26, with its peak activity on or around December 22. The Ursids are associated with the comet 8P/Tuttle, which orbits the Sun every 13.6 years. The meteor shower is named after the constellation Ursa Minor, from which the meteors appear to originate. The Ursids are known for their slow and sometimes bright meteors, with a radiant point near the star Kochab in the constellation Ursa Minor.

The Ursids are a minor meteor shower, with a Zenithal Hourly Rate (ZHR) of around 10 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. However, the actual number of meteors visible can be lower due to factors such as light pollution and the phase of the Moon. The Ursids are best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere, and they can be seen from both urban and rural areas.

The Ursids are a relatively new meteor shower, with the first recorded observation dating back to 1900. The Ursids have been studied by astronomers to better understand the dynamics of comets and the formation of meteor showers. The Ursids are a popular target for amateur astronomers and meteor enthusiasts, who enjoy observing the slow and sometimes bright meteors that streak across the night sky.