Every December, the final Full Moon of the year graces the sky — known as the Cold Moon.

As winter tightens its grip in the Northern Hemisphere, nights grow longer and the Moon climbs higher, shining brighter than usual. ❄️🌕

🌙 Why “Cold Moon”?

This name comes from Native American and European seasonal traditions.

December marks the coldest time of the year, and this Moon symbolizes the shift into deep winter.

It is also known as:

• Long Nights Moon → Nights are at their longest due to the Winter Solstice
• Moon Before Yule → Referencing the ancient festival of Yule before Christmas
• Oak Moon → In some Celtic traditions

Its higher position in the sky means less atmospheric distortion → crisper photos for us! 📷✨

🌌 Astronomy Highlights

🔹 Closest to the Winter Solstice → longest visible Moon

🔹 Appears bigger and brighter due to higher altitude

🔹 Moonlight reflects off winter air → gives a colder, bluish tone

Best viewing times:

🌙 Just after moonrise and before moonset

📍 Eastern sky (moonrise) → Western sky (moonset)

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