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Viewing Conditions

Geminid Meteor Shower Set to Peak Dec. 13–14 With Mostly Moon-Free Skies

A late-rising crescent moon creates a dark viewing window as Earth crosses debris from asteroid 3200 Phaethon.

Crescent Moon Joins Ongoing Six-Planet Pre-Dawn Parade