The Ursids meteor shower, active from mid-to late December, is only visible from the Northern Hemisphere and will peak during the night of Dec. 21. Observers can expect to see 5-10 Ursid meteors per hour during its peak, according to AMS.

There's major meteor showers every few months, with many peaking between now and Christmas. So what's the difference between them?

BOSTON - The Draconid meteor shower peaks tonight. While this is not typically one of the better shows of the year, there are a few reasons why you shouldn't completely write this one off if you're viewing from Massachusetts.

Stargazers will be able to catch a glimpse of a meteor shower this week as the Earth travels through a cloud of comet debris.