December's Cold Moon—the last full moon of the year—will appear in the sky overnight and coincide with a rare lunar event in which observers can see it rise and set at its most extreme points on the horizon.

December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.

The Cold Moon, the final full moon of 2024, looks set to light up the night sky – and social media – on Sunday night (Dec 15).