{"id":12600,"date":"2024-12-02T18:01:53","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T22:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zobi.alcowep.com\/bourtagshdrevxnls658739\/whats-up-december-2024-skywatching-tips-from-nasa\/"},"modified":"2024-12-02T18:01:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T22:01:53","slug":"whats-up-december-2024-skywatching-tips-from-nasa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zobi.alcowep.com\/bourtagshdrevxnls658739\/whats-up-december-2024-skywatching-tips-from-nasa\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Up: December 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What\u2019s Up: December 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA<\/h2>\n<p><!-- no image --><\/p>\n<div class=\" hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-secondary-navigation\">\n<div class=\"hds-secondary-navigation-wrapper z-top width-100 padding-0\">\n<div class=\"hds-secondary-navigation width-full border-bottom-1px text-center hds-color-mode-dark hds-module hds-module-full 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rel=\"noopener\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hds-secondary-navigation-menu-spacer\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"nasa-gb-align-center nasa-button-link padding-y-1 padding-x-0 hds-module wp-block-nasa-blocks-related-link\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/images.nasa.gov\/details\/JPL-20241201-WHATSUf-0001-Whats_Up_December_2024cc\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button-primary button-primary-md link-external-true\" aria-label=\"Download the Video\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t<span class=\"line-height-alt-1\">Download the Video<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><circle class=\"button-primary-circle\" cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"16\"><\/circle><path d=\"M8 16.956h12.604l-3.844 4.106 1.252 1.338L24 16l-5.988-6.4-1.252 1.338 3.844 4.106H8v1.912z\" class=\"color-spacesuit-white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Catch December\u2019s Celestial Highlights!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>This month, Venus dazzles as the \u201cEvening Star,\u201d Jupiter reaches its brightest for the year, and the Geminid meteor shower peaks under challenging moonlit skies.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skywatching Highlights<\/h2>\n<p><strong>All Month \u2013 Planet Visibility:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mercury:<\/strong> Visible very low in the southeast just before sunrise during the last half of the month.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venus:<\/strong> Shines brightly as the \u201cEvening Star\u201d in the southwest after sunset, climbing higher each evening.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mars:<\/strong> Brightens significantly during December, rising in the east-northeast and visible from late evening to early morning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jupiter:<\/strong> Reaches opposition on December 7, making it visible all night, rising in the east-northeast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturn:<\/strong> Visible after sunset in the southern sky, shifting slightly westward as the month progresses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>December 3-5 \u2013 Venus and the Moon:<\/strong> Look southwest after sunset to see a beautiful pairing. On December 4, a slim crescent Moon will sit directly below Venus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 7 \u2013 Jupiter at Opposition:<\/strong> Jupiter will shine at its brightest for the year, rising in the east-northeast among Taurus\u2019s stars. Best viewed through a telescope for details like the Galilean moons and atmospheric belts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 14 \u2013 Jupiter, the Moon, and Aldebaran:<\/strong> Look for Jupiter midway between the nearly full Moon and bright orange star Aldebaran in the evening sky.<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 17 \u2013 Mars and the Moon:<\/strong> Mars, glowing brightly in its approach to opposition, appears super close to the waning gibbous Moon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All Month \u2013 Winter Triangle:<\/strong> Formed by Sirius, Procyon, and Betelgeuse, this asterism marks the arrival of winter skies and is a prominent feature throughout the season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 13-14 \u2013 Geminid Meteor Shower:<\/strong> The peak occurs under a nearly full Moon, reducing visibility, but bright meteors may still be spotted the week before.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 21 \u2013 Winter Solstice:<\/strong> At 4:20 a.m. EST, the solstice marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transcript<\/h2>\n<p>What\u2019s Up for December? <\/p>\n<p>Venus, Jupiter, and Mars shine brightly; the stars of winter and their pointy little friend; and \u201cMeteors, meet the Moon.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\">\n<div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\">\n<div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\">\n<figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.science.nasa.gov\/dynamicimage\/assets\/science\/psd\/solar-system\/skywatching\/2024\/december\/Venus_skychart_Dec2024.png?w=1920&#038;h=1080&#038;fit=clip&#038;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.science.nasa.gov\/dynamicimage\/assets\/science\/psd\/solar-system\/skywatching\/2024\/december\/Venus_skychart_Dec2024.png?w=1920&#038;h=1080&#038;fit=clip&#038;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"An illustrated sky chart shows the southwestern evening sky at two points in December 2024, 45 minutes after sunset. Venus is marked as a bright white dot near the horizon on December 1 and higher in the sky on December 31. The scene features a dark twilight background with faint stars and labeled compass directions: \" s and both positions of venus are above or southwest. block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.science.nasa.gov\/dynamicimage\/assets\/science\/psd\/solar-system\/skywatching\/2024\/december\/Venus_skychart_Dec2024.png?w=1920&#038;h=1080&#038;fit=crop&#038;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 1920w, https:\/\/assets.science.nasa.gov\/dynamicimage\/assets\/science\/psd\/solar-system\/skywatching\/2024\/december\/Venus_skychart_Dec2024.png?w=300&#038;h=169&#038;fit=crop&#038;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 300w, https:\/\/assets.science.nasa.gov\/dynamicimage\/assets\/science\/psd\/solar-system\/skywatching\/2024\/december\/Venus_skychart_Dec2024.png?w=768&#038;h=432&#038;fit=crop&#038;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 768w, https:\/\/assets.science.nasa.gov\/dynamicimage\/assets\/science\/psd\/solar-system\/skywatching\/2024\/december\/Venus_skychart_Dec2024.png?w=1024&#038;h=576&#038;fit=crop&#038;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 1024w, https:\/\/assets.science.nasa.gov\/dynamicimage\/assets\/science\/psd\/solar-system\/skywatching\/2024\/december\/Venus_skychart_Dec2024.png?w=1536&#038;h=864&#038;fit=crop&#038;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 1536w, https:\/\/assets.science.nasa.gov\/dynamicimage\/assets\/science\/psd\/solar-system\/skywatching\/2024\/december\/Venus_skychart_Dec2024.png?w=400&#038;h=225&#038;fit=crop&#038;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 400w, https:\/\/assets.science.nasa.gov\/dynamicimage\/assets\/science\/psd\/solar-system\/skywatching\/2024\/december\/Venus_skychart_Dec2024.png?w=600&#038;h=338&#038;fit=crop&#038;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 600w, https:\/\/assets.science.nasa.gov\/dynamicimage\/assets\/science\/psd\/solar-system\/skywatching\/2024\/december\/Venus_skychart_Dec2024.png?w=900&#038;h=506&#038;fit=crop&#038;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 900w, https:\/\/assets.science.nasa.gov\/dynamicimage\/assets\/science\/psd\/solar-system\/skywatching\/2024\/december\/Venus_skychart_Dec2024.png?w=1200&#038;h=675&#038;fit=crop&#038;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" loading=\"eager\"><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\">\n<div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Sky chart showing the changing position of Venus after sunset during December.<\/div>\n<div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/JPL-Caltech<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Starting off with the planets, Venus is hard to miss in the southwest after sunset \u2013 it\u2019s that dazzling bright \u201cevening star.\u201d You\u2019ll find it getting a bit higher in the sky each evening through the month. On December 4th, look for a slim crescent Moon hanging right below it, making for a great photo opportunity!<\/p>\n<div class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\">\n<div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\">\n<div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\">\n<figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><a href=\"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-venus-skychart-dec-4-2024.png\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-venus-skychart-dec-4-2024.png?w=1920\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"An illustrated sky chart shows the southwestern evening sky at two points in December 2024, 45 minutes after sunset. Venus is marked as a bright white dot near the horizon on December 1 and higher in the sky on December 31. The scene features a dark twilight background with faint stars and labeled compass directions: \" s and both positions of venus are above or southwest. block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smd-cms.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-venus-skychart-dec-4-2024.png 1920w, https:\/\/smd-cms.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-venus-skychart-dec-4-2024.png?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/smd-cms.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-venus-skychart-dec-4-2024.png?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/smd-cms.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-venus-skychart-dec-4-2024.png?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/smd-cms.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-venus-skychart-dec-4-2024.png?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/smd-cms.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-venus-skychart-dec-4-2024.png?resize=400,225 400w, https:\/\/smd-cms.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-venus-skychart-dec-4-2024.png?resize=600,338 600w, https:\/\/smd-cms.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-venus-skychart-dec-4-2024.png?resize=900,506 900w, https:\/\/smd-cms.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-venus-skychart-dec-4-2024.png?resize=1200,675 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\">\n<div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Sky chart showing the changing position of Venus after sunset during December.<\/div>\n<div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/JPL-Caltech<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Saturn is visible toward the south beginning at nightfall. Look for it to track a bit farther to the west as the weeks go by. Meanwhile, Jupiter reaches opposition on December 7th, meaning it\u2019s at its brightest for the year and visible all night long. You\u2019ll find it rising in the east-northeast as darkness falls, among the stars of the constellation Taurus. Mid-month, around December 14th, watch for Jupiter sitting between the nearly full Moon and Taurus\u2019s brightest star, orange-colored Aldebaran.<\/p>\n<p>Next, Mars will also be putting on its own show, doubling its brightness during December as it heads toward its own opposition in January. Early in the month, it rises about four hours after dark, but by New Year\u2019s Eve, it\u2019s rising just about 90 minutes after sunset \u2013 always shining with its distinctive reddish hue. And on December 17th, you\u2019ll find the Red Planet super close to the Moon, which will be just two days past its full phase.<\/p>\n<p>The stars of winter are making their grand entrance in December. As evening falls, you\u2019ll see the mighty hunter Orion rising in the east, with Taurus the bull above it, and the stars of the twins in Gemini to their left. These constellations host some wonderful sights \u2013 like the Crab Nebula and Pleiades star cluster in Taurus and the misty Orion Nebula, which hangs below Orion\u2019s belt. If you look to the western sky soon after dark, you can still spot the three bright stars of the Summer Triangle getting quite low on the horizon. But as they depart, three bright stars of winter bring their own prominent triangular shape to mark the season.<\/p>\n<p>Once you spot Orion\u2019s distinctive belt of three stars, you\u2019re well on your way to finding what we call the Winter Triangle. Just follow the belt stars to the left and slightly downward \u2013 they point right to Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. Then look upward and to the left of Sirius to spot Procyon, and back up toward Orion to find reddish Betelgeuse at its shoulder. These three bright stars form an equilateral triangle that\u2019s visible throughout the season.<\/p>\n<p>The Geminid meteor shower peaks after midnight in the early morning of December 14th, and they\u2019re usually one of the best meteor showers of the year under good conditions. This year, the nearly full Moon will wash out the fainter meteors on the peak night. Still, the Geminids are known for bright meteors, and it\u2019s common to spot their shooting stars up to a week before the peak. If you\u2019re up before dawn that week, it\u2019s worth looking up, just in case you spot a speck of dust from space streaking through the morning sky.<\/p>\n<p>And here are the phases of the Moon for December.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\">\n<div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\">\n<div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\">\n<figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.science.nasa.gov\/dynamicimage\/assets\/science\/psd\/solar-system\/skywatching\/2024\/december\/Moon%20Phases_December%202024.png?w=1920&#038;h=1080&#038;fit=clip&#038;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.science.nasa.gov\/dynamicimage\/assets\/science\/psd\/solar-system\/skywatching\/2024\/december\/Moon%20Phases_December%202024.png?w=1920&#038;h=1080&#038;fit=clip&#038;crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"The main phases of the Moon are illustrated in a horizontal row, with the new Moon on December 1st, first quarter Moon on December 8th, full Moon on December 15th, and the third quarter Moon on December 22nd.\" block_context=\"nasa-block\"><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\">\n<div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">The phases of the Moon for December 2024.<\/div>\n<div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/JPL-Caltech<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Stay up to date on all of NASA\u2019s missions exploring the solar system and beyond at <a href=\"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NASA Science<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m Preston Dyches from NASA\u2019s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and that\u2019s What\u2019s Up for this month.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hds-topic-cards nasa-gb-align-full maxw-full width-full padding-y-6 padding-x-3 color-mode-dark hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-topic-cards\">\n<div class=\"grid-container grid-container-block-lg padding-x-0\">\n<div class=\"grid-row flex-align-center margin-bottom-3\">\n<div class=\"desktop:grid-col-8 margin-bottom-2 desktop:margin-bottom-0\">\n<div class=\"label color-carbon-60 margin-bottom-2\">Keep Exploring<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-36 line-height-sm\">Discover More Topics From NASA<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-row grid-gap-2 hds-topic-cards-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/solar-system\/\" class=\"mobile:grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-6 desktop:grid-col-3 topic-card margin-bottom-4 desktop:margin-bottom-0\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"hds-topic-card hds-cover-wrapper cover-hover-zoom bg-carbon-black\">\n<div class=\"skrim-overlay 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