A December supermoon, dubbed the "Full Cold Moon," shines through the Christmas tree made of holiday lights in front of First Presbyterian Church on South College Avenue on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Fort Collins, Colo. The next full moon, a cold moon, will be visible on Dec. 15 at 4:02 a.m., according to TimeandDate.com.

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.

When is the full moon in December 2024? Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The Cold Moon, December's full moon, will reach peak illuminat

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.

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.

With the moon sliding past a brilliant Venus — now crazy-bright after sunset — and Jupiter reaching its brightest and best of the year, November is sure to be a great month for astrophotography. The nights are getting longer,

As winter settles in and the days grow shorter, December’s night sky offers some of the most spectacular celestial displays of the year. With clear, crisp air and early evenings, the conditions are ideal for stargazing,