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Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks Just Before Christmas

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Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks Just Before Christmas
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The Ursid meteor shower peaks from December 18-26, offering a modest display of 5-10 meteors per hour, visible from the Northern Hemisphere with minimal moonlight interference, and requires no special equipment—just dark skies and patience to enjoy streaks from the constellation Ursa Minor.

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