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Issue #142: Geminids shooting stars and a major lunar standstill. Issue #142 ©Steffen Thorsen/timeanddate.com December's Extreme Full Moon   On December 15, 2024, skywatchers have a chance to see the most northerly moonrise and moonset at Full Moon until December 2043.   It's the result of an 18.6-year pattern that produces extreme Moon rise and set positions during a roughly two-year period known as a "major lunar standstill." How does it happen? ©iStock.com/jdwfoto See the Geminid Shooting Stars   The Geminid Meteor Shower peaks around the night of December 13–14 or 14–15, 2024, depending on your time zone.   An almost Full Moon will make it difficult to see the fainter shooting stars this year. But look up! Jupiter and Mars are bright and beautiful at the moment. Much more to see in the night sky! ©Steffen Thorsen/timeanddate.com A 99.82% Full Moon   This month's Full Moon—on December 15—will be the least illuminated in 2024.   Surprisingl...

Dear FAN, there is no need for recrimination for Scuderia Ferrari HP after Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit. Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc and the whole team produced the best race possible to finish second and third behind Lando Norris in the McLaren, the English team thus securing the Constructors' title by just 14 points – 666 to 652. This is the smallest winning margin in the Constructors' since the race winner has been awarded 25 points (2010).                                                                          Open the web version ...

Dear FAN, Scuderia Ferrari HP has arrived in Abu Dhabi with its sights set on securing the Constructors' world championship title for a 17th time.                                                                                      Open the web version scuderia ferrari hp Heading to Abu Dhabi to Chase the Ultimate Goal Scuderia Ferrari HP has arrived in Abu Dhabi with its sights set on securing the Constructors' world champions...