On Monday evening, the two largest planets in our solar system, Jupiter and Saturn, will appear to merge into a single source of light. It’s the first visible conjunction of the giants in more than 800 years. Correspondent Mark Strassmann explains why we may not have another chance to see such an astronomical sight in your lifetime. Source

People on Hawaii’s big island are being urged to stay indoors after the Kilauea volcano began erupting late Sunday, about one hour after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake rocked the area. Source

Vaccine distribution continues nationwide after the FDA authorized the second U.S. vaccine for emergency use. The first Moderna vaccination could happen as early as Monday morning. Correspondent Mola Lenghi reports from Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, New York. Source

A highly-anticipated new Beatles documentary is set for release next summer. “The Beatles: Get Back,” from “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson, uses some of the roughly 55 hours of previously-unreleased studio footage from the 1969 “Get Back” and “Let It Be” sessions, and features the Fab Four’s iconic 42-minute rooftop performance, which has never been shown in its entirety. Source

Early voting is underway in Georgia for two highly contested Senate runoffs, which will determine which party controls the U.S. Senate. Democrat Raphael Warnock is facing off against Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler, and Democrat John Ossoff is challenging GOP incumbent David Perdue. Reporter Emma Hurt from NPR station WABE in Atlanta joins CBSN with more on the campaigns. Source

It’s been a wild year for everyone. We’ve broadcasted from Studio 57, the Ed Sullivan Theater, and even our homes. The pandemic has kept us apart physically, but in many ways it has brought us together as a country. “CBS This Morning” takes a look back at some of the lighter moments we’ve shared from 2020. Source

2020 will be a year we’ll always remember, and one that has forever changed our country. The coronavirus claimed the lives of more than 300,000 Americans, businesses closed, and tens of millions of people filed for unemployment. We also elected a new president, and witnessed the growing demand to end racial injustice. “CBS This Morning” looks back at the pivotal moments and people that shaped this year. Source

Countries around the world are banning or restricting travel to and from the U.K. after a new, highly-transmissable COVID strain has gripped that country. Some 18 million people are now facing a Christmas in lockdown as the government there tries to fight the spread. Foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source

Republicans and Democrats have agreed on a pandemic relief bill. Plus: A new, more contagious strain of COVID-19 has prompted a lockdown in the U.K. All that and all that mattes in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

Assailant planned to shoot up synagogue but heavy doors kept him out so he killed two people outside instead Source