Cold Moon 2027 in December
The Cold Moon 2027 is on Monday, December 13. It will be the last full moon of 2027.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the Full Cold Moon of 2027? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2027’s Cold Moon in December
The December Cold Moon is on Monday, December 13th. The Cold Moon will be the last full moon of the year.
The December 13 Cold Moon is the last full moon of Autumn as the last to occur after the Autumnal Equinox. Depending on the year, the December Cold Moon can either be the last full moon of Autumn or occur just after the start of Winter.
When is the Full Cold Moon in 2027?
The peak of the Full Cold Moon is 11:09 AM EST on December 13th. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The December 13 Cold Moon will be the full moon in Gemini.
Related: Learn more about the Cold Moon in 2026.
Names for the December Full Moon
The December full moon is commonly called the Full Cold Moon, which is unsurprising as the temperatures get colder with the official start of Winter.
Other nicknames for the December Full Moon are the Long Nights Moon and the Oak Moon.
Will there be a lunar eclipse during the Cold Moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse during the Cold Moon in 2027. The Snow Moon and Sturgeon Moon will each have a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse,
Will there a full supermoon during the full moon?
No, there will not be full supermoon in November. The 2027 super full moons will be during the Wolf Moon and Snow Moon.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
Moon Phases for the Cold Moon
Below are the four core moon phases for the December Cold Moon, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the full moon will start in November and end in December.
| Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| New Cold Moon | Sat, November 27, 10:24 p.m. EST | Autumn |
| First Quarter | Mon, December 6, 12:22 a.m. EST | Autumn |
| Full Cold Moon | Mon, December 13, 11:09 a.m. EST | Autumn |
| Last Quarter | Mon, December 20, 4:11 a.m. EST | Autumn |
The other full moons next year in 2027
The Cold Moon is one of the twelve full moons next year. The others are
- Wolf Moon 2027 is in January
- Snow Moon 2027 is in February
- Worm Moon 2027 is in March
- Pink Moon 2027 is in April
- Flower Moon 2027 is in May
- Strawberry Moon 2027 is in June
- Buck Moon 2027 is in July
- Sturgeon Moon 2027 is in August
- Harvest Moon 2027 is in September
- Hunter’s Moon 2027 is in October
- Beaver Moon 2027 is in November
Sources
The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.