December's full moon, the "Cold Moon," rose in a blaze of color on Sunday night as the year’s final supermoon.

The December full moon captivated skywatchers worldwide as it lit up the cold winter skies over the weekend. A full moon occurs when the moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the sun. December's moon officially reached full illumination at 4:02 a.

The last full moon of the year will rise overnight in a rare “major lunar standstill” amid a dazzling meteor shower. The “cold moon” - a phenomenon that happens every 18.6 years - will rise at 3.20pm (GMT) on Sunday and set at 9.

The last full moon of 2024, known as the Cold Moon, was a rare cosmic event that took place on December 15. It was unique, as it occurs every 18.6 years. Catch a glimpse of the pictures here.

This will be the final full moon of the year before next years Wolf Moon which will occur a couple weeks into the year on Jan. 13, according to NASA

As the final full moon of 2024 rises, the Cold Moon delivers a breathtaking conclusion to the celestial calendar, heralding the arrival of winter. Occurring just before the winter solstice, this lunar event carries deep cultural significance and a variety of names across civilizations.