Why is the moon bigger tonight? Name of December full moon explained; see pics

The second largest full moon of 2025 appears higher in the night sky than any other full moon throughout the year, this December 4.
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Look up tonight: Supermoon to soar into the sky

Look up tonight as a Supermoon will rise into the sky.  Nicknamed the Cold Moon as winter weather brings colder temperatures, the moon will only be 221,813 miles away from Earth.

9 night sky events to see in December, from a supermoon to a once-in-a-lifetime interstellar comet

This month will bring some striking celestial sights, including one of the year’s best meteor showers and a glowing Saturn-moon pairing.

When is the full moon? Tips on when to head outside in Florida

The next full moon will reach its peak at 6:14 p.m. ET Dec. 4. It'll be a supermoon, a full moon that occurs closest to the Earth in its orbit. December's full moon will occur at today at 6:14 p.m. ET. Clouds are predicted to bring poor viewing conditions across the Panhandle and North Florida around 7 p.m.
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Why is the moon visible during the day in the Big Country sky?

Many people wonder why they can sometimes spot the moon in the middle of the day. The simple answer is that the moon is close enough to Earth that sunlight

Alabama sky to put on a show in December: Full moon, comet, Geminid Meteor Shower and more

Skywatchers will have a lot to look at in the night skies over Alabama in December. A super moon, a meteor shower and a comet are just a few. Coming up first is a super moon on Dec. 4 (Thursday).
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