Celestial Events

Annual peak of the Geminid meteor shower, producing up to 120 meteors per hour under ideal conditions.

The final full moon of 2024, traditionally called the Cold Moon by Native Americans.

Shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Marks the official start of winter.

Minor meteor shower radiating from Ursa Minor, producing 5-10 meteors per hour.

One of the best meteor showers of the year with a brief but intense peak.

Mars reaches opposition, appearing at its biggest and brightest in the night sky.

Venus and Jupiter will appear extremely close together in the evening sky, separated by less than 1 degree.

Complete total lunar eclipse with the Moon passing through Earth's umbral shadow.

One of the oldest known meteor showers, observed for over 2,600 years.

Mercury reaches its greatest distance from the Sun in the evening sky, making it easier to spot.