🌠 Ursid Meteor Shower 2025: Winter's Cozy Cosmic Fireworks! 🌠
The underrated Ursid meteor shower peaks on the night of December 21-22, 2025 – right around the winter solstice! This year, conditions are excellent with nearly moonless skies (new moon on Dec 20, thin crescent sets early) for dark, stunning views from the Northern Hemisphere.
In this episode:
- What makes the Ursids special (radiant near Polaris in Ursa Minor – visible all night!)
- History of surprise outbursts (up to 100+ meteors/hour in past years)
- 2025 viewing details: Expect 5-10 meteors/hour under dark skies, active Dec 17-26
- Best tips: Bundle up, find dark sites, face north, use apps like Stellarium
- Photography advice & fun facts about Comet 8P/Tuttle
Grab hot cocoa and join me for this intimate winter sky event – fewer crowds, crisp stars, and potential fireballs!
If you spot any Ursids, drop photos/stories in the comments! What's your favorite winter stargazing snack? 🍫☕
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