Night Sky Tonight (December 16, 2025): What to See After Dark — Meteors, Planets, an Interstellar Comet, and Aurora Updates
December 16, 2025 is shaping up as a strong night for stargazing—especially if you’ve been waiting for darker skies. The Moon is now a slim waning crescent (about 12% illuminated), which means less moonlight glare and better contrast for meteor-watching, star clusters, and faint