The Ursid meteor shower is to take the skies of 2021 as we roll in the new year.
Skygazers can look up tonight to see the Ursid shower at its peak sometime tonight (December 21) and early morning December 22.
The celestial display is part of the comet 8P/Tuttle, known as the Comet Tuttle that orbits the Sun once every 13 years.
The Ursid shower is typically quite sparse and produces around five meteors per hour at its peak.
Royal Observatory Greenwich says the meteor shower occurs around the time of the winter solstice, allowing long hours of darkness for stargazing.
Best way to watch the Ursid meteor shower
If you plan on staying up to watch the annual shower, you're best to bring a comfy chair and to wrap up warm.
The Ursid can be seen with the naked eye so no need for any binoculars or telescope just allow yourself enough time for your eyes to adjust to the dark.
It is best not to look directly into the meteor radiant as it can limit the number of meteors you see, instead look just to the side in a dark area of sky.
For the best view, you'll need to be away from street lights and light pollution and to be in a wide-open space where you can scan the night sky.
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