The Astronomy Society of Puerto Rico Inc. (SAPR) reported that next Tuesday, December 29, we will have the last full moon of 2020, also known as the “Cold Moon”.
“The cold moon occurs near the solstice (winter in the northern hemisphere), the days are shorter. It is also known as the long night moon. It marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, ”said Professor César M. López, Secretary of the SAPR and Chairman of OCCAE (an independent entity affiliated with the SAPR).
The reader will notice that there are 13 full phase moons during the 12 months, in response to the fact that the lunar phase cycle, from new moon to new moon, lasts less than a month (29.53 days), October had two full moons and the year was 366 days, being a leap.
“The Cold Moon is not only the last of 2020, but also the last of the decade, and can be seen with the naked eye from the sky of the island and around the world,” López added in a written statement.
The SAPR invited those astronomy fans to showcase their astronomical photos taken with cameras and telescopes via its Facebook page.
To all those who send their photos to the email address of [email protected] , you will receive the corresponding credit and
will be considered for the “Astro Virtual Gallery” on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the organization.