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Cold Moon: Full Moon in December 2024

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the Cold Moon is so delightful! The full Moon for December appears on December 14, 2024. Learn why the full Cold Moon (also called the Long Night Moon) is special and when the best times for viewing it are.

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Today is Day 346 of 2024

10 days until winter begins

Question of the Day
How can I remove mold from my bathroom ceiling and keep it from coming back? I’ve tried bleach and water with no luck.
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The 2024–2025 Winter Forecast

“This winter, temperatures will be up and snowfall down throughout most of the United States,” reports Carol Connare, the Almanac’s editor-in-chief.

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Astronomy

Today's Moon Phase
Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

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Next Full Moon

The Full Cold Moon, will occur on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Also, see visible planets and bright stars for your area.

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Find our FREE online series of step-by-step guides! Think of it as a “Gardening 101” masterclass with your trusted Almanac gardening experts as your teachers. Learn more!

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About The Almanac

About the Almanac

What is The Old Farmer’s Almanac? For more than 225 years, we’ve been the go-to resource for everything under the Sun—including the Moon! We may be “old,” but in fact we’re new every year—and even every day. Find out what makes our little yellow book so special.

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