Skywatching: Things to watch out for in the skies in January 2022

• There are plenty to gaze at the skies in January 2022.
• The new moon starts on January 2 and the day coincides with the Quadrantids meteor shower.
• The moon will seem closer to Jupiter, Mars and Venus on specific days in January.

If you are someone who likes to witness space events, there are plenty of them to look forward to as we enter the new year. In January, the new moon starts on January 2 and then the skies are going to be pretty dark for a few days, allowing sky watchers to witness stars, meteor showers and more. Let’s take a look at the major ones predicted to occur in January 2022.