December’s Cold Moon reaches peak illumination on Dec. 15, 4:02 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. It will be the last full moon until after the winter solstice, which takes place on Dec. 21.

From the Orion constellation to the bright planet Venus and the annual Geminids meteor shower. The Orion constellation, one of the most recognizable star patterns, is at its brightest from December through March.

This month, the night sky will dazzle with the Geminid meteor shower, Jupiter at its brightest, Saturn in Aquarius, and the cold moon rising, making for an unforgettable celestial show before winter’s official arrival on the 21st.