How to Watch the Ursids Meteor Shower as It Peaks During the Winter Solstice NYT | Top Stories Katrina Miller 21 December 2024 at 01:00 The astronomical event, which overlaps with the Winter Solstice, is often overlooked because of the winter chill. © Ian Webster and Peter JenniskensA rendering of the orbit followed by the Ursids meteor shower. The white line shows the shower’s path, and the bright blue line in the middle represents the Earth’s orbit.