The Ursid meteor shower will reach its peak.

<p>A winter solstice light show, meteors from the Ursids appear near the Little Dipper, which is part of the constellation Ursa Minor.</p><p>Only skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere will have a chance of seeing this shower. The moon will be half full, making streaks in the sky even more challenging to spot. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/explain/2024/astronomy-space-calendar/how-to-watch-a-meteor-shower?smid=spacecal"><u>Here's what you need to know about watching meteor showers</u></a><span>.</span></p>