December 2023 Full Moon

ORLANDO, Florida — Santa Claus and his reindeer will have an easier time seeing rooftops to land upon when delivering presents to sleeping girls and boys on Christmas Eve this year. 

That’s because there’s going to a Full Moon the night after Christmas Day on December 26, 2023. 

The Moon will be 99.8% full that night.

When Is The Full Moon In December 2023?

The Full Moon for Florida begins with a moonrise over the Atlantic Ocean around 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 26, 2023. 

When is the best time to watch December’s Full Moon?

Low hanging moons near the horizon appear larger to humans. 

So, the Full Moon will appear biggest to the naked eye on the U.S east coast during and just after the moonrise.

Why is December’s Full Moon Called a Full Cold Moon or Long Night’s Moon?

According to the Farmer’s Almanac, December’s Full Moon has the seasonal of “Full Cold Moon,” “Long Night’s Moon” and the “Moon Before Yule.”

December’s full moon is often the closest full moon to the longest night of the year on the Winter Solstice.