Ian GriffinAt 5.19pm on Sunday, December 22, the sun reaches the southernmost point in its apparent annual journey around the sky. With so little darkness to enjoy, stargazers must make the most of these short December nights to get their summer extra-terrestrial entertainment. In particular, I would like to draw your attention to what I hope will be a lovely sight an hour before sunrise on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve morning, the moon is located in the constellation Libra, the scales. I wish you all a starry Christmas and clear skies for 2020!

Source: Otago Daily Times December 17, 2019 15:00 UTC