Overview
- The full Cold Moon reached peak illumination at 23:14 UTC on December 4, only hours after its closest approach earlier that day.
- The moon sat about 357,000–357,218 kilometers from Earth, a distance that made it look larger and brighter than an average full moon.
- Editors and agencies compiled striking views from multiple regions, including India, Kansas City, Gaza, Mexico City, Chile and California.
- Astronomers labeled it the year's second-biggest and second-brightest supermoon, concluding a three‑month run in October, November and December.
- Coastlines experienced slightly higher tides consistent with near‑perigee conditions, with no significant effects beyond the predictable tidal boost.