Kuwait's skies will host several significant astronomical events throughout December, offering viewing opportunities for both amateur and experienced stargazers. According to the Al-Ujairi Scientific Center, the month begins with the "Cold December Moon" reaching its full phase on December 6th, characterized by exceptional brightness and strong reflection.
Key celestial events include:
December 7th: Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter, plus Mercury's greatest western elongation
December 13th-14th: Geminid meteor shower peak with up to 120 meteors per hour
December 18th: Moon-Mercury conjunction
December 20th: New Moon marking the astronomical beginning of Rajab month
December 27th: Moon-Saturn conjunction
These phenomena represent some of the year's most active astronomical periods, with December's clear, moderate weather providing ideal observation conditions. Astronomy enthusiasts are encouraged to view these events away from light pollution for optimal visibility of the meteor shower and planetary alignments.
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