Skywatchers are set for a rare celestial finale this Thursday, as the last supermoon of 2025—known as the “Cold Moon”—rises on December 4. This full moon holds special significance because of the Major Lunar Standstill, a phenomenon occurring once every 18.6 years that causes the moon to reach an unusually high point in the Northern Hemisphere sky. A full moon will not reach this altitude again until 2042.
The event also concludes the 2025 “Supermoon Trilogy,” marking the third and final supermoon of the year. True to its name, the Cold Moon appears as winter temperatures begin to fall across much of the world. In New Delhi, the moon will be visible at 4:44 am on December 5.
Experts say the best viewing experience will be shortly after sunset, when the moon rises in the east. At this moment, the “moon illusion” makes it appear larger and glowing with a golden-orange tint.
Astronomy enthusiasts are encouraged not to miss this final—and highest—lunar display of the year.
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