December: Geminid Meteors & Comet Leonard

“This month’s night sky features two appearances that are sure to capture your attention. One is the annual display of Geminid meteors, which always challenges August’s Perseids for the title of ‘Best Meteor Shower.’ Our Sky Tour podcast gives you all the details you’ll nee for when and where to look.The second celestial headliner is Comet Leonard (officially designated C/2021 A1), which was discovered last January and is just now reaching its peak brightness. ... The western evening sky is packed with planets right now. As twilight gives way to full darkness, Venus is unmistakably bright low in the southwest. Well to its upper left you’ll encounter a bright, easy-to-spot 'star' that’s actually the planet Jupiter. ...”

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