Explore the celestial sphere with our Northern Hemisphere all-sky chart

When to use this chart

1 December at 00:00 UT

15 December at 23:00 UT

31 December at 22:00 UT

On other dates, stars will be in slightly different positions because of Earth’s orbital motion. Stars that cross the sky will set in the west four minutes earlier each night.

How to use this chart

1. Hold the chart so the direction you’re facing is at the bottom.

2. The lower half of the chart shows the sky ahead of you.

3. The centre of the chart is the point directly over your head.

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Sunrise/sunset in December*

Moonrise in December*

*Times correct for the centre of the UK

Lunar phases in December