Christmas full Moon, winter solstice, year's final full moon dates: Check time, key details
December will witness a number of celestial events. There will be winter solstice, Christmas full Moon which will also be the year's final full moons. There will also be Cold Moon, as per reports.
As we approach December 21, Earth is gearing up for the winter solstice, when the North Pole reaches its maximum tilt away from the sun. This astronomical event signifies the commencement of winter, while meteorological winter officially started on December 1.
Designated as the shortest day of the year, December 21 will boast precisely 9 hours, 26 minutes, and 13 seconds of daylight, as reported by NASA.
Anticipate a festive celestial display with a Christmas full Moon gracing the night sky from December 25 to December 26. Recognized as the Cold Moon, as per the Old Farmer’s Almanac, this lunar spectacle marks the culmination of full Moons for the year, reaching its peak brightness at 7:33 pm (EST) on December 26.
While the Moon will be officially at its fullest on the evening of December 26, its luminosity will be apparent from Monday evening through Thursday morning. This means that on Christmas Eve, a brilliant, nearly-full Moon will cast its glow, seemingly guiding Santa through the night.
The term «Cold Moon» originates from the Mohawk tradition, denoting the cold and snowy conditions prevalent during this time of the year. Various Native American tribes have different names for the December full Moon, such as Snow Moon, Frost Moon, Winter Maker Moon, and Long Night Moon, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
FAQs
Q1. When is winter solstice?
A1. Winter solstice is on December 21.
Q2. Will there be full moons in December?
A2. Yes, there Christmas full Moon.
