Catch the Ursid meteor shower as it peaks just before Christmas

The Ursid meteor shower is bringing fiery streaks to nighttime and early morning skies. The Ursids peak on Sunday night into Monday morning and will be visible through Dec. 26. This shower is more subdued compared to others earlier this year, but experts say it’s still worth a glimpse. The American Meteor Society says skygazers can expect to see five to 10 meteors per hour during the peak and there’s a possibility for outbursts of up to 25 meteors per hour. Meteor showers appear when fast-moving space rocks enter Earth’s atmosphere and burn up, leaving behind fiery tails.

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