Although the Ursids are active from Dec. 13 through Dec. 26, the peak night coincides with the winter solstice, which occurs at 10:03 a.m. EST on Dec. 21. Though the two events are totally unrelated, ...

The best time to hunt for Ursid meteors is from the evening of Dec. 21 straight through to dawn on Dec. 22. The shower's peak ...

(FOX40.COM) — The Orionid is known as the most beautiful meteor shower of the year and will soon cause dozens of shooting stars to dart across the California night sky as it reaches its peak. • Video ...

The most reliable meteor shower of the year is almost upon us – and you won't want to miss it. The Orionid Meteor Shower will reach its dazzling peak tonight with up to 20 shooting stars every hour.

December nights are the longest — and often some of the coldest — of the year. While some may dread December’s darkness, Colorado astronomy guide Mark Laurin — who is better known as Astro Mark — said ...