Long and sparkly, the winter night sky is a spectacle — inviting us to wrap up, go outside and gaze up at planets, stars, airplanes, a sudden meteor and the parade of satellites.

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 ...

Opinion; What to look for in the winter night sky: Katy Downing. Published: Dec. 31, 2023, 12:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 2023, 12:30 p.m.

Dr Anand said, “During winter, it is appropriate to look at the sky, as the sky will be clear and meteor showers might also be spotted. Last month, the planetarium hosted a meteor shower event ...

This happens because “December is the month of the (winter) solstice, when the sun is farthest south in the sky. So, this is when the full moon (opposite the sun) is farthest north.

The night sky is a grab bag of constellations of all shapes and sizes, with civilizations all around the world adding their own spin to the patterns of the night sky. Almost 100 years ago, astronom… ...

What To See In The Night Sky This Week: January 16-22, 2023 With a Last Quarter Moon kicking off this week and it ending with a New Moon the skies will be dark and moonless, allowing for some ...

Night sky, June 2025: What you can see tonight [maps] Blue-white Regulus is the brightest of these at the end of the Sickle's handle yet the faintest of the 21 stars in the first-magnitude category.

It might be chilly, but Australia's night sky puts on a dazzling show at this time of year. Rug up and use our guide to see if you can spot some of our winter wonders.

Here's what to look for in the night sky for Winter 2023-2024. Winter Astronomy at a glance. Dec 21-22: Winter Solstice (Northern Hemisphere) Dec 21-22: Jupiter near the Waxing Gibbous Moon.