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Ursid meteors peak at the solstice


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This low-key meteor shower – which always peaks around the solstice – is somewhat overlooked due to the holiday season. Its hourly rate is lower than that of the Geminid shower, which peaks just a week before. With several hours of darkness before sunrise in 2023, the Ursids are worth a look!