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Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight Into Early Monday Under New-Moon, Solstice Skies

Expect roughly 5 to 10 meteors per hour, with experts noting a chance of brief upticks if Earth crosses a denser trail from comet 8P/Tuttle.

Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight With Best Viewing Before Dawn

Twin Meteor Showers Will Peak Together Tonight

Full Sturgeon Moon Dims Perseid Meteor Shower Peak by 75%

Perseid Meteor Shower Kicks Off as Bright Moon Threatens Peak Visibility

Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower to Span July 12–August 23