The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) on Tuesday reminded the public about five upcoming astronomical events this month.
NARIT stated that the events include two lunar-planet conjunctions, the greatest western elongation of Mercury, a meteor shower, and the shortest day of the year.
According to NARIT, the five astronomical events in chronological order are:
December 7: Jupiter-Lunar Conjunction. The Moon and the planet Jupiter will appear very close together in the night sky.