December 2024: Young Moon Aligns with Venus
The new moon of December 2024 occurs on December 1, offering dark skies ideal for observing the Phoenicid meteor shower, which peaks on December 2. On December 4, the waxing moon will closely pass Venus in the evening sky, visible from various locations including New York and Buenos Aires. The Phoenicid meteor shower, best seen from the Southern Hemisphere, is associated with comet 289P/Blanpain and is known for its slow meteors. This period also offers opportunities to view other planets like Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars, along with prominent winter constellations.