"Starry December Nights: Geminid Meteor Shower and Vesta Asteroid Await"
Skywatchers in December 2023 can enjoy the Geminid meteor shower, which peaks on the night of December 13th, and observe asteroid Vesta, which is at opposition and its closest and brightest for the year. The Moon will also align with planets like Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter on specific dates throughout the month. Binoculars or a small telescope are recommended for observing Vesta.