During the winter solstice on Dec. 21, Earth experiences the shortest day with only about 10 hours of daylight as it leans away from the sun.
Jupiter will be at opposition on Dec. 7, making it bright and visible for weeks, highest in the sky around midnight, perfect for stargazing.
The Geminid meteor shower peaks on Dec. 14, providing a chance to witness an impressive light show, though the almost full moon may obscure fainter meteors.
Mars will be in opposition on Jan. 16, appearing as a bright, reddish-orange star in the eastern sky after sunset, peaking around midnight.
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