03/12/2025
๐โ๏ธ The Cold Moon Is Returning โ And This One Wonโt Happen Again for 18.6 Years โจ
This week, the Moon is about to put on a show unlike anything weโve seen since 2006 โ a spectacle that wonโt return until 2043. The final supermoon of 2025 is also a major lunar standstill, the same rare celestial event ancient builders aligned Stonehenge to track.
During a lunar standstill, the Moon reaches the most extreme positions in its 18.6-year cycle. And because this one aligns with a supermoon, the effect is extraordinary. The Moon will be 17,000 miles closer, making it appear 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than a typical full moon.
๐ What You'll See:
โฌ๏ธ Northern Hemisphere: The Moon will climb unusually high in the sky, far beyond its typical winter arc.
โฌ๏ธ Southern Hemisphere: It will hang low and golden, glowing near the horizon like a lantern suspended over the Earth.
Astronomers are calling it the most extreme full moon until 2042, a moment where orbital mechanics and ancient skywatching traditions collide in breathtaking fashion.
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When: December 4, 2025
โฐ Peak: 6:14 PM EST
No telescope. No lens. No gear.
Just step outside and look up โ the sky is about to remind us how rare and magical our Moon can be. ๐โจ
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