The new moon of December occurs tonight. A day later, Southern Hemisphere observers will see the peak of the Phoenicid meteor shower, and on Dec. 4 the waxing moon will make a close pass to Venus in the evening sky.

Here's what December's new moon means for your zodiac sign, according to PEOPLE's resident astrologer Kyle Thomas

A 'Cold' Moon, multiple meteor showers and a giant gas giant in our night sky are among December's stargazing highlights. Here's what to look forward to this month.

From the Orion constellation to the bright planet Venus and the annual Geminids meteor shower. The Orion constellation, one of the most recognizable star patterns, is at its brightest from December through March.