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“Ursid” Last Meteor Shower of 2024: Peaks on Winter Solstice

Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 9:59 pm to 6:00 am | Cost: FREE
All Over San Francisco | San Francisco, CA

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Brocken Inaglory

The annual Ursid meteor shower always peaks near the time of the December winter solstice.

The low-key Ursid meteor shower is expected to be active around December 13 to 24, 2024. It typically peaks around the December solstice. In 2024, expect peak viewing to be in the wee early morning hours on December 22, 2024.

The Ursids usually peak around the December solstice, perhaps offering 5 to 10 meteors per hour during the predawn hours in a dark sky. This year, in 2020, the first quarter moon will set in the evening, providing dark skies at late night and the morning hours.

The best time to watch is in the hours before dawn.

2024 Updates – a bright moon might hinder your enjoyment of this meteor show. For optimal viewing, try to block out the moon after it rises around midnight.

Source: EarthSky

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Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Celestial Events, In Person, San Francisco Bay Area, Solstice
Address: San Francisco, CA

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