Supermoon

Supermoon: Cold Moon (2026-12-23)

DateDecember 23, 2026
TypeSupermoon
Visible fromVisible throughout the US and Canada, weather permitting, rising around sunset.

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The Cold Moon is the traditional name for this month's full moon. The Moon is near its closest approach to Earth, making it appear slightly larger and brighter than an average full moon (a supermoon).

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Best viewed low on the horizon just after moonrise, when the Moon looks largest due to the well-known 'moon illusion.'