Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.

小熊座流星雨

斯汤顿河州立公园在弗吉尼亚州的位置

在哪里

斯汤顿河州立公园， 1170斯汤顿步道，弗吉尼亚州斯科茨堡24589 。
观察场

什么时候

12 月17日， 2026 12 ：上午00至 12 月25 ， 2026 11 ：下午00

The Ursids meteor shower is a minor meteor shower producing 5-10 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Tuttle, which was first discovered in 1790. The shower runs annually from December 17-25. It peaks in 2026 on the night of the 21st and morning of the 22nd. The near full moon will block all but the brightest meteors. The best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Ursa Minor but can appear anywhere in the sky.

Guests are welcome to gather on the Observation Field during this event and watch for meteors. We recommend chairs or blankets for stargazing during this event because of the wide-open space. Telescopes and binoculars are not necessary. Parking is available in the Visitor Center parking lot, and the restrooms will be open. This is a self-guided program and does not include ranger-led instruction.

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