the Cold Moon. Skywatchers who want to see it at its fullest should be prepared to head out this weekend — the December full moon will reach peak illumination at 4:02 a.m. EST on Sunday ...

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 name ...

nicknamed the cold moon or the snow moon, was on Sunday, Dec. 15, and it marked a significant astronomical event. Here’s when ...

The Cold Moon gets its name because December is the month when the weather typically turns cold, according to NASA. The Old Farmer's Almanac states that some Native Americans also called the Cold Moon ...

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.

After four consecutive “supermoons” lighting up the night sky, the upcoming full moon of December 2024 won’t be extra big or extra bright. Still, the so-called “cold moon” — a nickname ...

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 ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The full moon in December is commonly called the cold moon because of the frigid temperatures typically experienced in many parts of the world.

December's moon officially reached full illumination at 4:02 a.m. EST (0902 GMT) on Dec. 15, but it will still appear relatively full for a few days around the peak. Known as the Cold Moon ...