视频丨超级月亮、流星雨、星月童话 本月“天象大戏”轮番上演

Core Viewpoint - December features several astronomical events including the Geminid meteor shower, supermoon, and conjunctions of planets, providing significant opportunities for public engagement in astronomy [1][12][19]. Group 1: Geminid Meteor Shower - The Geminid meteor shower is noted for its stability and high flow rate, with a peak zenithal hourly rate of about 150 meteors [3]. - The peak viewing time for the Geminid meteor shower is around December 14 at 4 PM Beijing time, making the night of December 14 to the early morning of December 15 ideal for observation [7]. - The meteors are characterized by their slower speed, white color, and frequent bright meteors, including fireballs, making it a highly anticipated celestial event [9]. Group 2: Supermoon - A supermoon, defined as a full moon occurring near the perigee of its orbit, will be visible again on December 5, following the largest supermoon of the year on November 5 [12][13]. - The November supermoon appeared 14% larger in diameter and about 30% larger in area compared to a full moon at apogee [15]. - The December supermoon, occurring around 7:14 AM on December 5, is considered the second-largest supermoon of the year [16]. Group 3: Jupiter and Moon Conjunction - On December 7, a conjunction of Jupiter and the Moon will create a visually striking event known as "star-moon fairy tale," observable shortly after sunset [19][20]. - Jupiter will rise from the northeastern horizon approximately two hours after sunset, with a brightness of about -2.6 magnitude, while the Moon will be just past full [22]. - This event can be easily observed without staying up late, providing a unique astronomical experience for the public [24].