Ursids
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For the bear family, see Ursidae.
The Ursid (URS) meteor activity begins annually around December 17 and runs for over a week, until the 25th or 26th. This meteor shower is named for its radiant point, which is located near the star Beta Ursae Minoris (Kochab) in the constellation Ursa Minor.
Quick Facts Parent body, Radiant ...
Ursids (URS) | |
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Parent body | 8P/Tuttle[1] |
Radiant | |
Constellation | Ursa Minor (near Kochab) |
Right ascension | 14h 36m [2] |
Declination | +75.3°[2] (Northern Hemisphere) |
Properties | |
Occurs during | December 17 – December 26[1] |
Date of peak | December 22[1] |
Velocity | 33[2] km/s |
Zenithal hourly rate | 10[1] |
See also: List of meteor showers |
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