JOURNAL ARTICLE

How and When You Can Best See This Week's Super Cold Moon.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lee, Chantelle 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the last supermoon of the year, known as the December "Cold Moon," which will peak on December 4 at 6:14 p.m. ET. The Cold Moon is the name given to the full moon in December, reflecting the cold weather typical of the month. A supermoon occurs when the full moon is at its closest point to Earth, called perigee, making it appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual. This December supermoon is the third in a series of three consecutive supermoons for the year. Observers can view the event with the naked eye, though telescopes or binoculars can reveal more lunar details, ideally from a location with minimal light pollution.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2025/12, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:189769747
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