The Ursids meteor shower, known for its unpredictability, will peak a few days before Christmas this year. While not as prolific as other showers, skywatchers can expect to see 5 to 10 meteors per hour under ideal viewing conditions.
The last meteor shower of the year peaks a few days before ChristmasFACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan.
Most meteor showers originate from the debris of comets and there’s no special equipment needed to view them. The Ursids come from the comet 8P/Tuttle.The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.Larson is a science writer on the Associated Press Global Health & Science team. She has reported on the environment from five continents.
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