Full Moon
The Moon will reach full phase. At this time in its monthly cycle of phases, the Moon lies almost directly
Read moreAcross much of the world the Milky Way’s dwarf companion, the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), in Dorado will be well
Read moreThe Geminid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity on 13 December 2019. Some shooting stars associated with
Read moreThe Moon and M44 will make a close approach, passing within 1°17' of each other. The Moon will be 19
Read moreThe open star cluster NGC 1981 in Orion’s sword will be well placed for observation. It will reach its highest
Read moreThe Moon will be prominent in the dawn sky, rising at around midnight. From London, it will be visible in
Read moreThe Ursid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity on 21 December 2019. Some shooting stars associated with
Read more22 December will be the shortest day of 2019 in the northern hemisphere, midwinter day. This is the day of
Read moreThe Moon and Mars will make a close approach, passing within 3°20' of each other. The Moon will be 27
Read moreThe Puppid–Velid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity on 25 December 2019. Some shooting stars associated with
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