A meteor streaks over the northern skies in the early morning during the Perseid meteor shower north of Castaic Lake, California August 12, 2013. According to NASA, the Perseid meteor shower, which is an annual event, reaches its peak on August 11 and 12.
A meteor streaks over the northern skies in the early morning during the Perseid meteor shower north of Castaic Lake, California August 12, 2013. According to NASA, the Perseid meteor shower, which is an annual event, reaches its peak on August 11 and 12. The fireballs from the meteorites are fast and plentiful, the agency adds, with as many as 100 visible in a single hour. REUTERS/Gene Blevins

December sky is going to offer some delightful experiences for the sky gazers. Astronomy enthusiasts can enjoy the array of sky events taking place in the last month of 2014. Here is a guide to all the important astronomical events to witness before the year ends. Also find out which planets are easily visible during 12th month.

Full Moon: According to Sea and Sky's Astronomy Calendar of Celestial Events for Calendar Year 2014, the Full Moon occurs on Dec. 6, 2014. The December full moon is referred to as Full Cold Moon, Moon Before Yule and Full Long Nights Moon. The phase reaches its peak at 12:27 UTC when the moon will be positioned directly opposite Earth.

New Moon: The website notes that the December New Moon will occur on Dec. 22. Positioned exactly between the Earth and the sun, the astronomical event will reach its peak at 1:36 UTC. It is said to be the time of the month that provides best view of the objects that are otherwise not visible due to the moonlight. Sky watchers must make the best of this opportunity.

Geminids Meteor Shower: Before the year ends, astronomers will be treated to a spectacular astronomical event. Dec. 13 and 14 night will see the peak of best meteor showers. According to the abovementioned publication, it is said to be the "king of the meteor showers." It reportedly produces up to "120 multicoloured meteors per hour" when it is at its peak. It is not a long-running shower. The meteor shower begins on Dec. 7 and ends on Dec. 17 and it will reportedly reach its peak on Dec. 13 night and Dec. 14 morning. According to IT Wire, the Geminids meteor shower will "primarily" be visible in the Northern Hemisphere, but it will be noticeably seen in Southern Hemisphere too. Sky gazers in Australia can expect to see 30-40 meteors per hour.

December Solstice: On Dec. 21, the earthmen will experience year's second solstice. The event occurs at 23:03 UTC. For those in Northern Hemisphere, it will be winter solstice and for those in Southern Hemisphere it will be summer solstice marking the first day of the two seasons.

Ursids Meteor Shower: The last meteor shower of the year occurs on Dec. 22 and 23. It is a minor one that produces up to 5-10 meteors per hour. It begins on Dec. 17 and will end on Dec. 25, reaching its peak on the night of Dec. 22.

As for the planets' visibility, Space.com notes that sky watchers will get the opportunity to observe at least five planets in the December sky. According to the publication, Mercury will be too close to the sun for most part of the year and the view will be affected by sun's glare. However, by the end of the month, it will move away from the sun and will be visible in the west-southwest sky after the sunset.

Another report by the same publication notes that Venus will make a comeback as an "evening star" and will be visible in southwestern sky at the beginning of the month. Mars is will be visible in southwestern sky. Jupiter will appear in southern sky at night and Saturn will emerge as a "morning star" in the southeastern sky visible at the daybreak.