The annual Ursid meteor shower, which occurs from Dec. 17 to Dec. 26, peaked late Monday and early Tuesday, according to the American Meteor Society. The celestial event coincided with the winter solstice and the “great conjunction” of Saturn and Jupiter.
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Skygazers have been flocking to social media to share their photos of possible meteor sightings. Here are some of our favorites:
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1. St. Marks Lighthouse, Florida
Photo by Mark Wallheiser, Facebook
2. Arizona
Photo by Nightwalker Photography, Facebook
3. United Kingdom
Photo by Daniel Monk Photography, Facebook
4. Vero Beach, Florida
Photo by @photosbyjoecool, Instagram
5. Walmer Beach, England
Photo by @sutherland1284, Instagram
6. Northern Ireland
Photo by Nightskyhunter, Facebook
7. Ballinteskin, Ireland
Photo by @irishmythicalartist, Instagram
8. Surigao del Sur, Philippines
Photo by Joe Tallo, Facebook