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Cold Moon 2024: As 2024 draws to a close, skywatchers are set to witness the spectacle of the final full moon of 2024, known as the Cold Moon. The Cold Moon, also known as the longest and last full moon of the year, will light up the sky on December 15.
NASA said the moon will appear full for about three days at this time, making it a full moon weekend. It states that the December full moon is known by a variety of names, including the Long Night’s Moon in Old English and the Moon before Yule in Anglo-Saxon. This is known as the ‘Cold Moon’ or Oak Moon.
The winter moon is the longest night of the year for the Northern Hemisphere, as this full moon occurs closest to the winter solstice. On this day, the lunar body takes the highest path across the top of the sky, making its visibility longer than other full moons.
When and where to see the cold moon?
NASA says the Cold Moon will be visible on Sunday morning, December 15, 2024, passing opposite the Sun at 4:02 a.m. EST.
In Washington, D.C., the full moon will be visible for 16 hours and 1 minute from Saturday evening, Dec. 14, to Sunday morning, Dec. 15, NASA said. It will reach its highest point at 11:52 pm EST with 14 hours to go. And 33 minutes after sunset. The next night, Sunday through Monday, December 15 to 16, the moon will be visible for 16 hours and 3 minutes.
Chicago: The moon will rise at 3:24 pm on Saturday and set at 7:51 am on Sunday (local time).
Los Angeles: The moon rises at 4:02 pm on Saturday and sets at 7:28 am on Sunday (local time).
New York: Moonrise occurs at 4:32 pm EST.
Will the cold moon be seen in India?
Currently, there are no reports indicating the presence of a cold moon in India. Although the winter moon coincides with Margashirsha Purnima in India, the day is observed with fasting and special prayers as per Hindu traditions.
Margashirsha Purnima in India
The full moon of Margashirsha month has immense significance in Hindu traditions. It is said that since the full moon occurs in this month, it is called Margashirsha Purnima. On this day, many people observe a fast, while many temples across India, especially Vishnu temples, organize special prayers and bhajans to mark the occasion.
Margashirsha Purnima time in India
According to Drik Panchang, Purnima Tithi will start at 04:58 PM on December 14, 2024 and end at 02:31 AM on December 15.
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