DECEMBER’S SUPERMOON AROUND DEC. 19 WILL BE HARD TO MISS.
In December, Florida skies will feature the peak of the Geminid meteor shower around Dec. 13 to 14 and the peak of the Ursid meteor shower around Dec. 21 to 22. You can also expect to see a supermoon around Dec. 19 and longer nights due to the winter solstice on December 21.
Astronomical Highlights
• Geminid meteor shower: Peak viewing is December 13 to 14, with up to 120 meteors per hour. The moon will be in a waning crescent phase, providing darker skies before moonrise for the best viewing.
• Ursid meteor shower: Peak viewing is Dec. 21 to 22, around the winter solstice.
• Supermoon: A supermoon will be visible around Dec. 19, making the full moon appear larger and brighter than usual.
• Winter solstice: The shortest day of the year is Dec. 21, meaning longer nights for stargazing.
