Happening in Australia Tonight
Anastasia the Musical: Melbourne Opening
Tonight marks the official opening night of the Broadway hit "Anastasia" at Her Majesty's Theatre. A major milestone for the Melbourne arts calendar.
Official Ticket SiteThe Wiggles: Tree of Wisdom Big Show
The ICC Sydney and Darling Harbour are packed today as the world's most popular children's band performs their massive holiday spectacular.
Tour ScheduleGlobal Festivals & Holidays
Hanukkah: Night 7
The penultimate night of the Festival of Lights. Major public menorah lightings are taking place from NYC to Tel Aviv.
Learn MoreYalda Night (Shab-e Yalda)
Celebrated tonight and tomorrow in Iran and Central Asia to mark the winter solstice and the victory of light over darkness.
Traditions & HistoryInt'l Human Solidarity Day
A UN-observed day focused on unity and helping those in need during the global holiday season.
UN ProclamationMajor Sports Highlights
NFL Week 16: Saturday Games
The NFL takes over Saturday television in the US with critical playoff-implication games as the regular season nears its end.
View Live ScoresPDC World Darts Championship
Day 6 of the biggest tournament in darts is underway at "Ally Pally" (Alexandra Palace) in London.
Watch Live StreamNext Gen ATP Finals - Jeddah
The finale of the season for the world's best 20-and-under tennis players is reaching its climax tonight in Saudi Arabia.
Tournament BracketAstronomy: The New Moon Window
Today, December 20, features a **New Moon**, meaning the sky is at its absolute darkest. This creates perfect conditions for:
- **December Leonis Minorid Meteor Shower:** Peaking tonight.
- **Orion Nebula Observation:** Extremely high visibility in the Southern Hemisphere.
- **Moon at Perihelion:** The moon is at its closest point to the Sun today.
Lunar Phase
New Moon
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