November's full moon, the Beaver Moon, reached its peak on Nov. 15 at 4:29 p.m. December's full moon, the Cold Moon, will be full on Dec. 15 at 4:02 a.m. More: Here's when Upstate grocery stores open, close on Christmas and New Year's

The Cold Moon, the last full moon of 2024, will be seen in Wisconsin on Dec. 15. Here’s what you need to know.

December's full moon is known as the Cold Moon or the Long Night Moon because it occurs during the longest periods of darkness of the year, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Dec. 21, the shortest day of the year, marks the winter solstice or the start of astronomical winter. But if you ask any meteorologist, winter began on Dec. 1.

There’s a new month, a new moon, and a new opportunity for all zodiac signs to get in touch with their sparkliest aspirations. The upcoming new moon in Sagittarius straddles the line between two calendar months,