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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...