The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced that the final supermoon of 2025 — known as the Cold Moon — will be visible across Pakistan between the nights of December 4 and 5. A supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with the moon’s closest approach to Earth, known as perigee, in its elliptical orbit. This proximity makes the moon appear slightly larger and brighter than a regular full moon.

December’s Cold Moon is the third and final supermoon of 2025. It will reach peak illumination of about 99.8% at 04:15 PST on December 5. In Pakistan, the nearly full moon (99.2% illuminated) will rise at 16:58 PST on December 4, allowing skywatchers to enjoy the spectacle throughout the night.

Although slightly less “super” than November’s event, this su

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