The last full moon in 2024.. The `cold moon` adorns the skies of the Arab world on this date

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2024/12/14

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Arab Weather - The last full moon of 2024 will light up the sky during these days, as the cold full moon will light up the sky on Sunday night (December 15) and remain visible throughout the night. The moon will be in the constellation Taurus near the constellation Auriga, and the bright planet Jupiter will be close to it.

Full Moon and Geminid Meteor Shower

The full moon in December coincides with the Geminid meteor shower, and the moon can make it difficult to see most of the meteors, except for the brightest, but with some patience and warm clothing, skywatchers can enjoy seeing some "shooting stars."

Full Moon Time in December

The full moon occurs on Sunday, December 15, but since Saturday night (December 14), the moon has been 97.9% illuminated, making it appear full to most observers. The moon will continue to be over 90% illuminated for a few days after full, although it will rise later each day.

Planetary conjunction of the full moon

Along with Jupiter, the December Full Moon will share the sky with Venus, which will shine in the southwest as the “evening star” before setting a few hours after sunset. Saturn will also be prominent, visible for several hours in the constellation Aquarius after moonrise. Later, Mars will rise above the Gemini Twins.

Cold Moon in December: The Story Behind the Name

The December full moon is called the Cold Moon because of the long, cold nights that occur during the last month of the year. It is also called the Oak Moon in some Celtic traditions, the Snow Moon in Cherokee traditions, or the Long Night Moon in Mohican culture.

How to Take Pictures of the Full Moon Using Your Phone

If you prefer to use your smartphone to take photos of the full moon, you can follow these steps to get the best results:

Choosing the right place
Use advanced imaging applications
Adjust phone settings
Reduce the ISO setting if your phone offers this option, to reduce noise in the image.
If your phone allows you to adjust the exposure level, reduce it slightly to avoid over-illuminating the moon.
If your phone has a night mode or handheld shooting, use it to improve image quality in low light.
To avoid shaking the image due to your hand movement, use a small tripod for the phone.
Zoom in on the moon using your phone's built-in lens (if your phone supports optical zoom)
Once you have your settings adjusted, take the photo. Try taking more than one photo so you can choose the best shot.
After you take your photos, you can edit them using apps like Snapseed or Adobe Lightroom Mobile to improve contrast, contrast, and sharpness.
Use the crop tool to zoom in on the image if necessary to get fine details of the moon.
Try taking a variety of photos from different angles and with different backgrounds to add extra dimension to the photo, such as trees or mountains.

By following these steps, you can take amazing photos of the full moon using your smartphone.