Baton Rouge Reporter

The Ursids meteor shower, a minor celestial event, is set to produce approximately 5-10 meteors per hour. This annual phenomenon is caused by dust grains left behind by comet Tuttle, first discovered in 1790. The shower occurs each year from December 17 to 25 and will reach its peak this year on the night of December 21 and the morning of December 22.

This year's viewing conditions may be less than ideal due to the presence of a waning gibbous moon, which will obscure many of the fainter meteors. However, those who are patient may still observe some of the brighter meteors.

For optimal viewing, it is recommended to watch just after midnight from a dark location away from city lights. While the meteors will radiate from the constellation Ursa Minor, they can appear anywhere in the sky.