12/02/2025
π¨Stargazers! Don't miss these dazzling sky events this month ππ»
π Dec 4: Super Cold Moon
The last and brightest full Moon of 2025! Known as the "Cold Moon," it will appear slightly larger than usual.
Where & When: Look east at sunset to see it rise; visible globally.
βοΈ Dec 7: Puppid-Velid Meteor Shower
A rare treat primarily for the Southern Hemisphere. Expect about 10 meteors per hour radiating from the constellation Vela.
Where & When: Best viewed after midnight in the southern sky; difficult to see from far northern latitudes.
π Dec 14: Geminid Meteor Shower
The "King of Meteor Showers" peaks tonight! Known for bright, multi-colored meteors (up to 120/hour) that are visible all night.
Where & When: Visible globally (best in the Northern Hemisphere); look up anytime after 10 PM local time.
βοΈ Dec 21: Winter Solstice
The shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the official start of astronomical winter.
Where & When: Occurs globally at the same instant; enjoy the late sunrise and early sunset wherever you are.
π» Dec 22: Ursid Meteor Shower A quiet, minor shower often neglected for the holidays. It radiates from the Little Dipper near the North Star.
Where & When: Northern Hemisphere only; best viewed in the dark hours just before dawn.
β¨ Dec 31: Moon Meets the Pleiades
A cosmic New Year's Eve celebration! The waxing Moon passes stunningly close to the bright "Seven Sisters" star cluster.
Where & When: Look high in the southern sky after sunset; visible to the naked eye, but binoculars reveal the best view.
Happy skygazing!