Get ready for one more dazzling full moon before the end of the year. The December full moon, also known as the cold moon, will rise early in the month, on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at 6:14 p.m.

December's "Cold Moon" rose on Dec. 4 as it neared its closest point to Earth in its monthly orbit. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

The final full moon of 2025 treated stargazers to a high-flying lunar spectacle as the "Cold Moon" glowed among the stars of the constellation Taurus on Dec. 4. December's full moon was the third in a ...