The December full moon captivated skywatchers worldwide as it lit up the cold winter skies over the weekend. A full moon occurs when the moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the sun.

Each moon has multiple names. December’s full moon is best known as the cold moon. As NASA points out, this Mohawk name helps describe the chilly temperature of winter. It also goes by “frost ...

The December Cold Moon is due to light up the night skies this week. It will appear largest at 4:01 a.m. ET on Sunday, December 15, and marks the final full moon of the year. The Cold Moon is the ...

As we approach the end of 2024, the full Cold Moon will shine in the middle of December, bringing a lively social energy just in time for the holiday season. But first, let's break down the ...

Is there a supermoon in December? The Cold Moon will not be a supermoon. Last month's full moon, the November Beaver Moon, was the fourth and final supermoon appearance of the year. Supermoons ...

It will appear in our skies at the beginning of the week, and what's more, stargazers will be able to catch a glimpse of Mars ...

December: Cold moon – Dec. 4, 6:14 p.m.; as winter approaches, this moon reflects the bitter cold and long nights of December. This is the last supermoon of the year.

and the Cold Moon occurs in frosty December. At least, that's how it works in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are switched, the Harvest Moon occurs in March ...