The December full moon seen through Christmas lights
The December full moon seen through Christmas lights (© Jesus Merida/Getty Images)
The 'cold moon' glitters
Each month of the year has at least one full moon, often with nicknames related to the season. In the Northern Hemisphere, where December is the start of winter, its first full moon is known as the ‘cold moon’. It's sometimes called the 'long night moon' too, as the winter solstice is just around the corner.
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