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The Moon will reach full phase – the third full moon of autumn 2014, traditionally called the Oak Moon in

From our vantage point on the Earth, Mercury will appear to pass around the far side of the Sun, moving

The Puppid–Velid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity. Some shooting stars will be visible each night from

The Moon and Jupiter will make a close approach, passing within 4°53′ of each other. The pair will visible in

The Geminid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity. Some shooting stars will be visible each night from

The open star cluster NGC 1981 in Orion’s sword will be well placed for observation, culminating at around midnight local

21 December will mark midwinter in the northern hemisphere, and midsummer in the southern hemisphere. On this day, the Sun

The Ursid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity. Some shooting stars will be visible each night from

The Moon will reach first quarter – roughly a week after passing new moon, and a week before reaching full