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Monday, December 21, 2026

Sky Data

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Moon

Waxing Gibbous (91%)

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Visible

Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

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Sunrise

6:35

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Sunset

17:25

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Astronomy Event

December Solstice

The shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest in the Southern Hemisphere.

💡 Celebrate the return of light! From now on, days start getting longer in the north.

What to observe

M42 - Nebulosa de Órion

M42 - Nebulosa de Órion

The most famous nebula in the sky! A stellar nursery where new stars are born. Visible to the naked eye as a "fuzzy star" in Orion's belt area.

Type: Emission Nebula
Constellation: Orion
Magnitude: 4.0
Equipment: Naked eye / Binoculars

Best time: 9 PM - 2 AM

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