Planetary meet-up to offer stargazers views unlike any other in nearly 400 years

December features some of the longest nights of the entire year, and the long nights will bring plenty to see ranging from one of the best annual meteor showers to an uncommon planetary meet-up on the day of the winter solstice. The jam-packed list of astronomical events will be perfect for people of all ages, and although all of them can be seen with the unaided eye, one event in particular will be perfect for those who have a telescope. The…