As of today, out of season, returns ~December. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The Ursids are a minor annual meteor shower associated with Comet 8P/Tuttle.
Activity is concentrated in late December, producing a modest steady rate of meteors with occasional short-lived outbursts when Earth crosses a dense dust filament.
Best viewing is from dark sites in the Northern Hemisphere around local midnight to pre-dawn.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Cherry Springs State Park Viewing Field |
| Mont-Mégantic National Park Viewing Areas |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.