December's full "Cold Moon" will reach its peak illumination on the evening of December 4, 2025.

The Geminid meteor shower will also be active in December, peaking on the night of December 13-14.

The name "Cold Moon" is attributed to the Mohawk tribe and reflects the month's cold temperatures.

December's aptly named full "Cold Moon" will rise in just a few short days.

November's full Beaver Moon peaked at 8:19 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, and was one of several supermoons closing out 2025. We have also had the Harvest Moon and more celestial events over the past few months. Now, the world is gearing up for the final full moon of the year.

Here's what to know about the finals supermoon on the year and other celestial events closing out 2025.

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