Observing Catch Mercury’s end of year pre-dawn show 10 December 2024 Mark Armstrong Mercury ends the year on a high as a pre-dawn object during primarily the second half of December.
Observing Brilliant Jupiter rides high in Taurus 6 December 2024 Mark Armstrong The observing year comes to a close with a bang as brilliant Jupiter comes to opposition on 7 December. Across the whole of the month the dominant gas giant planet offers its best observing circumstances of the year.
Observing Venus is a dazzling evening ‘star’ 1 December 2024 Mark Armstrong Brilliant and beautiful Venus is an increasingly conspicuous sight soon after sunset.