Sternen sky phenomenon: full record moon and radiant geminids!

Sternen sky phenomenon: full record moon and radiant geminids!

The night from December 16, 2024 will offer an astronomical spectacle that has not been seen for 75 years. The moon will be so high in the sky that evening that it can hardly be overlooked. Paul Hombach explained in German “focus” that this unique appearance is caused by a rare combination of factors. The full moon appears in winter in the constellations, which are usually crossed by the sun during the summer solstice. That night the full moon will even be the northernmost, which is visible between 1950 and 2042, which also increases the astronomical attraction, such as Oe24.at reported.

spectacular shooting stars

But that's not all that the night sky in December has! From December 6th to 16th, the Geminid meteor shower illuminates the sky. Especially in the night from December 13th to December 14th, astronomy fans can observe up to 150 shooting stars per hour. These meteorological events, which can be visible as racing cars or fire balls, offer an impressive show. The best observation time is between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., such as