December is a time full of festivities, from Christmas lights to New Year’s Eve, and this year, the moon seems to be celebrating with us. Midway through the month, it will spoil us with a stunning full moon.
When Can I See December’s Full Moon?
You can catch the beautiful full moon on December 15, 2024, and it will shine brightly for about 2-3 days following. What a perfect way to symbolically say goodbye to 2024! To find the exact moon rise time based on your location, check here. If weather permits, you won’t need any special equipment for this one. The naked eye will do just fine.
Why Is It Called The Cold Full Moon?
According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, Native cultures have long used the moon to track the seasons. December’s full moon is called the Cold Moon, marking the onset of frigid winter temperatures.
The almanac also notes that different tribes and cultures have unique names for the December moon, including:
- Drift Clearing Moon (Cree)
- Frost Exploding Trees Moon (Cree)
- Moon of the Popping Trees (Oglala)
- Hoar Frost Moon (Cree)
- Snow Moon (Haida, Cherokee)
- Winter Maker Moon (Western Abenaki)
If the weather doesn’t cooperate and you’re unable to see the moon this month, don’t worry — there’s plenty to look forward to in the New Year!
Full Moons In 2025:
- January 13 – Wolf Moon
- February 12 – Snow Moon
- March 14 – Worm Moon
- April 12 – Pink Moon
- May 12 – Flower Moon
- June 11 – Strawberry Moon
- July 10 – Buck Moon
- August 9 – Sturgeon Moon
- September 7 – Corn Moon
- October 6 – Harvest Moon
- November 5 – Beaver Moon
- December 4 – Cold Moon
So, Los Angeles, be sure to mark your calendars and get ready to be enchanted as the moon paints the sky with its mesmerizing glow for the last time in 2024!