The Astronomy Society of Puerto Rico Inc. (SAPR), an organization endorsed by the NASA Puerto Rico Space Grant Consortium, reported that Tuesday, December 29, will be 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 moon of long nights. It marks the beginning of winter in the northern hemisphere,” said professor César. M. López, Secretary of the SAPR and Chairman of OCCAE (independent entity affiliated to the SAPR).
SAPR explained that there are 13 full phase moons during the 12 months, in response to the fact that “the cycle of lunar phases, from new moon to new moon, lasts less than a month (29.53 days), October 2 full has moons and the year, 366 days, because it is a jump. “
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 island’s sky and around the world, López said.
The SAPR invited astronomy fans to showcase their astronomical photos taken with cameras and telescopes via its Facebook page. and claimed to all those who sent their photos to the email address of [email protected], will receive the corresponding credit and will be considered for the “Astro Virtual Gallery” on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the organization.
The Puerto Rico Astronomy Society, Inc. (SAPR), is a non-profit organization, as defined by law, which, since 1985, as a result of the passage of Halley’s Comet, has been responsible for promoting the interest in astronomy, for the enjoyment, orientation and education of the Puerto Rican community in general.
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