Cold Moon 2023: What is it and when to see the last full moon of the year

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ALSO READ: Christmas Cold Moon 2023: When and where to see the last full of the year Popularly known as the Long Night Moon can be seen through the naked eye on December 27 and the Cold Moon will be visible in the sky at 6:03 am IST. According to Old Farmer’s Almanac, "December’s full moon could appear wholly round to the naked eye as early as Sunday." For skygazers and space enthusiasts in India, the cold moon will appear full from the night of December 26 and will continue to shine brightly until the evening of December 27.

Though the appropriate time to watch the moment of fullness is early morning hours, it can be a splendid sight throughout the night. For clear visibility, skygazers should try to find a place from where you can get unobstructed views of the horizon.

The Cold Moon will rise in the east, making it visible from anywhere with a clear sky view. Also, locating Capella in the constellation Auriga and the Betelgeuse in Orion is a better idea, as the full moon shines between the two bright stars in the sky.