FP trendDecember 29, 2020 12:35:33 PM
After the heavenly event of Christmas Star or the Great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, sky observers can be thrilled by the latest celestial event in 2020. This will be the last full moon of the year, also known as the Cold Moon. It will be the highest full moon of the entire Gregorian year and, interestingly, the 13th and last lunar event of 2020 will be visible on two different days. Seconds The almanac of the old farmer, the maximum full moon illumination is assumed to take place at 19:54 IST on December 29 and at 20:57 IST on December 30. The Almanac says people can start detecting the full December moon just before sunset.
A full moon seen in Washington, USA. Image credit: Flickr / Rocky Raybell
What makes Cold Moon 2020 special?
The Cold Moon will have a clearly high trajectory across the sky. This makes the moon visible on the horizon for a longer period of time.
It is also called the “Long Night Moon,” as the event takes place on one of the longest nights of the year. This is because the date is quite close to the winter solstice. Because it takes place just after Christmas, the full moon is called “Moon after Yule” in Europe as well. According to the Almanac of the Old Farmer, the name Cold Moon has been leaked from some traditions observed by Native Americans. The name refers to the “icy conditions of this time of year.”
According to a report by Forbes, the moment when the Moon reaches its maximum illumination is behind the world that detects the Cold Moon on two different dates. Although Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa will have a full moon on December 30, both South and North America will have it a day earlier, on December 29.
After that, the full moon will appear to be a full moon for the next three days.