Scene Set up Ideas...
The best time to go stargazing is the days before, during and soon after each new Moon when there is no Moon in the sky. During these times, there is no bright Moon to wash out the light from fainter stars.
In December 2023, the new Moon will be Tuesday 12th. So, the best dates to go stargazing are from the 9th to the 14th of December.
We’ve popped our Happy Elves in front of the fireplace and added a star decoration and some battery-powered fairy lights for added extra sparkle (we just happened to have them in our Christmas decs!). You could accessorise your scene with some sparkly decs you may already have, (a sparkly bauble or Christmas lantern would look just as great!)
If it’s looking grim and cloudy outside when you’ve planned to do this, we have an optional printable colouring sheet instead (links below). If you don’t have a printer available right now, the children could draw a starry sky on a piece of paper or card.
Tag us @foldablefun #foldablefun and show us your Happy Elf Stargazing scenes!
We're keeping our little Happy Elf fingers and toes crossed for a clear sky tonight!
