December is an exciting month for those who like to look up, with a comet, a meteor shower, and a conjunction between the moon and Jupiter all featuring over the coming weeks.

Comet 3I/ATLAS

First up, for those with a telescope with an aperture of at least 30 centimeters, this month offers a chance to view Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third object in history from outside of our own solar system to be spotted within our solar system, and one that’s been in the news quite a bit recently. Recommended Videos

During its closest approach to Earth on December 19, look east to northeast in the early pre-dawn morning and you should be able to spot the comet directly beneath Regulus, a star at the heart of the constellation Leo, the lion.

If you have an observatory in your area, check to see if it’s h

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