December Cold Moon
Your BackyardOnce again, we have another Full Moon. In December, its called the " Cold Moon ". It's specifically named this because it comes on it Winter, where it will add extra shine to the snow.
Once again, we have another Full Moon. In December, its called the " Cold Moon ". It's specifically named this because it comes on it Winter, where it will add extra shine to the snow.
On December 24th, a United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur rocket will have its first launch. It will take off at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The rocket is the successor to ULA's Atlas V rocket.
The Ursid Meteor shower is a meteor shower than happens between December 17-26, but it's most active date will be on the night of December 22-23. The Ursid meteor shower is a small one, with about 5 meteors per hour. Just a reminder that your eyes need about 20 minutes to adjust to the dark.