The Astronomical Society of Puerto Rico Inc. (SAPR), an organization endorsed by the NASA Puerto Rico Space Grant Consortium, reported that Tuesday, December 29 will be the last full moon of 2020 also known as the “Cold Moon.”
“The Cold Moon passes near the solstice (winter in the northern hemisphere), the days are shorter. It is also known as the moon of long nights. The same marks the beginning of northern-hemispheric winter.” indicated Professor César M. López, Secretary of the SAPR and President of OCCAE (independent entity affiliated to the SAPR).
SAPR explained that there are 13 moons in full phase during the 12 months, responding to the fact that the cycle of phases of the moon, from new moon to new moon, lasts less than a month (29.53 days), October has 2 full moons and the year, 366 days, to be of leap year “.
The Cold Moon in addition to being the last of the year 2020 is in turn the last of the decade, and can be seen with the naked eye from the sky of the island and around the world, has stated Lopez.
The SAPR invited astronomy enthusiasts to show off their astronomical photographs taken using cameras and telescopes via its Facebook page. and asserted that to all those who send their photos to the email address of [email protected], Will be given the corresponding credit and will be taken into account for the “Astro Virtual Gallery” in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the organization.
The Astronomical Society of Puerto Rico, Inc. (SAPR), is a non-profit organization, as defined by law, which since 1985 on the occasion of the passage of Comet Halley has been responsible for promoting interest in astronomy, for the enjoyment, guidance and education of the Puerto Rican community in general.
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