Some of the second quarter moon’s light will block out parts of the shower, but it should still be viewable. Dec. 21-22: ...

In Central California, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Yosemite National Park are good bets for seeing celestial ...

The commercial imaging satellite 高景一号02星 (GaoJing 1-02, Superview 1-02), operated by Beijing-based SpaceView (北京航天世景信息技术有限公司) reentered above New Orleans at 0408 UTC Dec 22 (10.08 pm CST Dec 21) ...

The Ursids come from the comet 8P/Tuttle. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking news brand, providing global news ...

As the year draws to a close, skywatchers have an opportunity to witness the annual Ursid meteor shower, which is expected to ...

Keep an eye on the sky during the early morning hours on Sunday to catch a glimpse of the Ursids, the final meteor shower ...

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

With these tips, you’re set to enjoy the Ursid meteor shower. Whether you’re an avid stargazer or a casual observer, the ...

The Ursids occur as Earth moves through debris ... Let your eyes adjust to the darkness for 15-20 minutes. The Ursid meteor shower is the final celestial spectacle of the year.

William F. Denning, who observed a meteor shower for several years around the start of the 20th century, probably is the discoverer of the Ursids. While there were sporadic observations after ...

The meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Ursa Minor, also called the Little Dipper, which gives this shower its name — the Ursids. When will the Ursid meteor shower peak in 2024?