Full moon the LAST ONE for December 2023

The next full moon in the cycle will be the last full moon for December – and until the rest of the year.

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According to Moon Giant, it’s called the Cold or Ice Moon due to the time of year it happens. Traditionally, colder weather is associated with December in many parts of the world – and South Africa might see rain in some provinces until the holidays are over.

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If you’re preparing for the festive season, the lunar event happens just three days after Christmas.

There’s only one chance to see it before 2024!

Here’s more about the next up lunar event, and what to expect next year.

Full moon the LAST ONE for December 2023

The next full moon is the last one for December, and the next lunar event only happens to mark the beginning of the new year.

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December 28 is the time to watch the sky for the last event of the year, according to tbe website Time and Date.

Make sure your reminders are set for the right day as the moon greets the year.

More about the December full moon

According to the website Moon Giant, the December lunar event is called the Ice or Cold Moon due to the temperatures in many parts of the world at this time.

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Each lunar event of the year gets a special name, which usually reminds of the time of year.

The first full moon for January, 2024

If you want to see the very first lunar event for 2024, look up at the skies on 6 January to see the skies lit up again – less than a month after December’s event happens.

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