Ursids

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2026 Visibility Forecast

42
Visibility Score
6.2
Expected /hr
93.0%
Moon Illum.
very_poor
53.8°
Best Alt.
at 01:00

Radiant Altitude & Hourly Rate (Peak Night)

Açıklama

Often neglected as it peaks just before Christmas and after Geminids. 5-10/hr normally with occasional outbursts exceeding 25/hr. Northern hemisphere only.

Geçmiş

Outbursts appear unrelated to 8P/Tuttle perihelion dates.

Radiant Position

Shower Properties

IAU CodeURS
ClassMinor Shower

ZSH10
Velocity33.0 km/s
Speed ClassMedium (30-50 km/s)
Pop. Index (r)3.0

Radiant RA217.0°
Radiant Dec+76.0°
Peak Sol. Lng.270.7°

Ana Cisim8P/Tuttle
Parent Typecomet
Best Hemispherenorthern

2026 Dates

Activity StartDec 17
Activity EndDec 26
Zirve TarihiDec 21

Moon PhaseWaning Gibbous
Moon Condition very_poor
Best Timepredawn

Characteristics

Northern Only Occasional Outbursts