Get Ready for a Rare 'Cold Moon' Supermoon This Week - Livestream Details Inside
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This week, skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere are in for a treat as the 'Cold Moon', the final full moon of 2025, rises on December 5. Traditionally named for the drop in temperatures, the 'Cold Moon' is also known as the 'Moon Before Yule', marking the last lunar event before Christmas. Due to its close proximity to Earth, this full moon will shine up to 30% brighter and appear larger than usual. For those with obstructed views, several livestreams will broadcast the event in real time. The Virtual Telescope Project will begin its broadcast on December 4, offering live telescopic views from Italy, while the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles will follow with its own livestream on December 5. This full moon coincides with the waning 18.6-year 'Major Lunar Standstill' cycle, which causes the moon's orbital tilt to peak, resulting in a higher lunar disk on the horizon. Looking ahead to 2026, mark your calendars for the full moon dates, including a supermoon in January and December. Here's a list of full moon dates and names for 2026: Full Moon Dates 2026: - January 3, 2026 - February 1, 2026 - March 3, 2026 - April 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 - June 29, 2026 - July 29, 2026 - August 27, 2026 - September 26, 2026 - October 26, 2026 - November 24, 2026 - December 23, 2026 Full Moon Names 2026: - Wolf Moon (Jan 3, 2026, supermoon) - Snow Moon (Feb 1, 2026) - Worm Moon (Mar 3, 2026) - Pink Moon (Apr 1, 2026) - Flower Moon (May 1, 2026) - Strawberry Moon (Jun 29, 2026) - Buck Moon (Jul 29, 2026) - Sturgeon Moon (Aug 27, 2026) - Corn Moon (Harvest Moon) (Sep 26, 2026) - Hunter’s Moon (Oct 26, 2026) - Beaver Moon (Nov 24, 2026, supermoon) - Cold Moon (Dec 23, 2026, supermoon)
