Tag: December Sky
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Moon Phase Today: December 15—What the Moon Looks Like
Tonight’s Moon: What You’ll See on December 15 If you step outside on December 15, you’ll notice that the Moon’s appearance is evolving as it heads toward a New Moon. For skywatchers, this is a brief window where the face is thinner, and subtle features on the lunar limb can become easier to spot with…
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December’s Overlooked Ursids: Will the Night Sky Surprise Us Next Week?
Introduction: December’s quieter meteor shower takes the stage When December lights up the night sky, many skywatchers gravitate toward the Geminids—the reliable powerhouse that has become synonymous with December meteor activity. But nestled in the late-year window is a lesser-known event that deserves a closer look: the Ursids meteor shower. Peaking around December 22–23, the…