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December full moon shines bright this weekend: How to see the last full moon of 2024
By Brett Tingley last updated
The December full moon, the final full moon of 2024, rises overnight on Dec. 14 during the peak of the Geminid meteor shower.
See the best Geminid meteor shower 2024 photos from around the world
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Relive the prolific Geminid meteor shower with these dazzling photos.
How to watch the Geminid meteor shower 2024 live online tonight (Dec. 13)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Despite the nearly full moon illuminating the skies, the Geminid meteor shower could still put on a great show tonight.
Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight! Here's how to see one of the best meteor showers of the year
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Look up! The Geminds could put on quite the show tonight despite the bright moon.
Could the Geminid meteor shower threaten satellites and astronauts on the International Space Station?
By Keith Cooper last updated
We evaluate how the International Space Station is protected from the impacts of tiny meteoroids and the level of risk to smaller satellites.
New moon calendar 2024: When is the next new moon?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2024 guide.
Meteor strikes on the moon! Astronomer captures possible Geminid lunar impacts (videos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Several brief flashes on the lunar surface were captured from Earth.
Fireball! Brilliant meteor streaks across Indiana’s early-morning sky (videos)
By Josh Dinner published
A fireball lit up the skies over Indiana early Tuesday morning (Dec. 10), illuminating the cloud cover as it burned through the atmosphere.
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