December’s cold moon rose while relatively close to Earth and high in the sky, capping 2025’s trio of supermoons with a near match to November’s record-setting full moon.

The moon is now getting smaller each night.

Your guide to the December cold moon supermoon, along with how to see it and astrological information. Here's what this month's full moon means and how to see it.

The December 2025 supermoon will be approximately 221,966 miles from Earth at its closest approach. The December supermoon will rise in Arizona at 4:58 p.m., according the the website Time and Date. It will reach peak brightness at 12:41 a.m., when the moon climbs to its highest point in the night sky.

​The final supermoon of the year is almost here, and many people are looking forward to seeing it. This special full moon is called the Cold Moon, and it will appear on Thursday, December 4. Since it is the last supermoon of 2025, it feels extra special for sky lovers and anyone who enjoys watching the night sky.

Skywatchers will get a bright send-off to 2025’s lunar calendar this week when December’s cold moon rises as the last supermoon of the year.

The final full moon of 2025 rises on Dec. 4. Don't miss the final full moon of 2025, when the "Cold Moon" takes to the autumn sky at sunset on Dec. 4. Here's how to watch the lunar spectacle unfold online from the comfort of your home thanks to some handy livestreams.