Keep an eye on the sky during the early morning hours on Sunday to catch a glimpse of the Ursids, the final meteor shower ...

If you missed the peak of the Geminid meteor shower earlier this month, don't worry — there's still another chance to catch a ...

The Ursids come from the comet 8P/Tuttle. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking news brand, providing global news ...

The astronomical event, which overlaps with the Winter Solstice, is often overlooked because of the winter chill.

The Ursids run from Dec. 17 to Dec. 26, with the peak occurring in the early morning of Dec. 22. While you can see them any ...

Christmas solstice shower that's brief but bright, the Ursid meteor shower will be experienced during its peak overnight on ...

Missed the Geminids last week? Don't fret. Another meteoric light show is set to grace the skies this weekend.

The last meteor shower of the year — the Ursids — peaks Sunday, a few days before Christmas. While usually not as bright as ...

In 2024, the sky will be the perfect setting for one of nature's greatest spectacles that those who are fond of getting up early could well appreciate with the naked eye. In genera ...

While this meteor shower isn't known for being highly active, the Ursids can still produce up to 10 meteors per hour at a ...

The last meteor shower of the year — the Ursids — peaks Sunday, a few days before Christmas. While usually not as bright as ...

The moon will be 54% full on Sunday, according to NASA, which will limit visibility for the faint meteors, but experts have tips on how to make the most of viewing the Ursids. The meteor shower is ...