Ursids date : Dec. 21 to Dec. 23 (Dec. 22) duration : 2 days rate : 15/rate RA : 14:28 dec : +76 Best for Northern observers, the Ursids produce medium speed (20 miles/sec) meteors. Some bright, many faint. The Ursids are derived from Comet Tuttle, and are felt to be decreasing over the past few years.