The December full moon seen through holiday lights
The December full moon seen through holiday lights (© Jesus Merida/Getty Images)
Full moon in December
Each month of the year has at least one full moon, and the occasion of that full moon often has nicknames related to the season. In the Northern Hemisphere, December is usually considered the start of winter, so that first full moon gets the chilly nickname 'Cold moon.' It's sometimes called the 'Long Night moon,' since the winter solstice is just around the corner.
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