We’re in for a fab couple of weeks of astronomical events – so, get your blankets at the ready and go catch sight of the wonders of the sky!
Right now: the Geminids meteor shower is peaking this week, with rumours that the best sightings will be the morning of 14th December. Read about the Geminids here.
16th December: Wirtanen, the Christmas 2018 comet. It’s the brightest comet of 2018, and although not easily visible to the naked eye, Earthsky.org have some lovely tips on how best to view it: read here.
21st December: December solstice – the shortest day of the year. Here’s to lighter, brighter winter days!
22nd December: the peak of the Ursids meteor shower. A lower-key affair than the Geminids (you may be able to view up to 10 meteors per hour), the Ursids will be active between 17 – 26 December. Read about the Ursids here.
Happy sky watching!