From the Geminid meteor shower to the Cold Moon, here is what you can expect to spot in the sky this December.

The Moon

The moon's phases for December will come as follows:

New Moon: December 1

First Quarter: December 8

Full Moon: December 15

Third Quarter: December 22

December's full moon is named the Cold Moon to mark the arrival of winter and is said to prompt self-reflection and prepare us for the colder months of the new year ahead.

The planets and stars

Jupiter will reach opposition on December 7 and is expected to be "extremely bright" in the sky.

When planets are at opposition they are positioned in a way that directly faces the sun, meaning their front is fully illuminated and astronomers can get a good look.

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Both Jupiter and Mars will boast near-perfect visibility throughout the month.

Mars is best spotted between 1am and 3am and Jupiter will be most visible between 11pm and 12pm.

Meteor showers

December will bring the Geminid meteor shower, a reliable shower known for its bright meteors.

Unlike most other showers in the country, the Geminids are the product of an asteroid rather than a comet.

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The dazzling display will be active from December 4 to December 20 with an expected peak of visibility on December 14 and 15.

Stargazers are encouraged to look at the sky for at least 30 minutes before the spectacle to make sure they have adjusted to the dark in order to see the shower with the naked eye.