The new moon of December occurs tonight. A day later, Southern Hemisphere observers will see the peak of the Phoenicid meteor shower, and on Dec. 4 the waxing moon will make a close pass to Venus in the evening sky.

And just like that, the last full moon of the year is nearly here. As 2024 winds down, here are details on the final full moon and the fun surprise it brings. The next full moon, a cold moon, will be visible on Dec.

A 'Cold' Moon, multiple meteor showers and a giant gas giant in our night sky are among December's stargazing highlights. Here's what to look forward to this month.

From the Orion constellation to the bright planet Venus and the annual Geminids meteor shower. The Orion constellation, one of the most recognizable star patterns, is at its brightest from December through March.