This is the lunar phenomenon that occurs every 18 years and can be seen on December 15

The last great lunar phenomenon of the year will light up the American skies December 15 prior to winter solstice.

Also known as full cold moonthis “lunar stagnation” is characterized by occurring every 18.6 years at the most northern points on the horizon. Its origin is determined when the moon reaches the farthest points of its orbit around the Land.

During an 18.6-year cycle, the largest northern and southern positions of the moon extend beyond those of the sun. And just as the sun remains within its limits at each solstice, once the moon reaches these extremes, its limits do not seem to change.

According to the same observatory, while the moon can stay still for only a few days, a lunar standstill can last up to two years.

Why is it called a full cold moon?

Regarding the name given to it, it comes from the native americansfrom generation to generation, who traditionally used the monthly moons and the corresponding signs of nature as a calendar to track the seasons.

Its name, coming from Mohawkalso refers to the frigid conditions of this time of year. Likewise, it is often called the long night moon because it appears during the longest nights of the year, near the winter solstice in December.

How and where can you see the full cold moon?

Regarding the ideal time to enjoy this phenomenon, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (POT), revealed that this will occur passing in front of the sun at 4:02 am (EST) on December 15.

Despite the above, the moon, which will be officially full on Sunday, can also be seen from Saturday, December 14 and Monday, December 16. To know the exact moment to see the full cold moon, we invite you to visit the Moonrise Calculator and choose the perfect point.

After this phenomenon, the moon will reach its first quarter, on December 22, at 5:18 pm (EST), and then arrive at the new moon phase on December 30 at 5:18 pm (EST). :17 pm (EST).

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