December Supermoon 2025: Today is the day of Margashirsha Purnima. The moon that rises on the full moon day is called Poonam moon. Tonight is going to be very special for astronomy lovers. The grand and last supermoon of the year 2025 is going to be visible in the sky today. today the moon is normal full moon It will look much bigger and grander than. This will be the biggest moon of the entire year.
This moon will be very close to the earth. It will appear 10 percent larger than the normal moon. This is the reason why it is being called cold supermoon. If you look at the sky after sunset, you will see this beautiful sight. Seeing this astronomical phenomenon with our own eyes is going to be an unforgettable experience.
A supermoon occurs when the Moon comes very close to the Earth in its orbit. When this happens, the shape of the moon appears brighter than on normal days. Full moon night occurs only when the moon comes close to the earth. This time the Moon will be only 3,57,000 km away from the Earth, so it will appear 10 percent larger and 30 percent brighter.
Apart from the supermoon, the winter constellation is also visible today. Today the planet Jupiter will also be seen shining near the Moon. With the rising of the moon this evening, the supermoon will be visible in India. A big orange moon will be visible in India around 7 pm. If there is clear weather everywhere then the amazing moon will be visible in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and everywhere else even without a telescope.
The most beautiful sight will be on the evening of December 5, when the moon will rise 1 hour after sunset. The full moon seen in December goes higher at night than any other full moon throughout the year. This is because winter solstice will come on 21st December. On that day the sun will be at its lowest in the whole year. The Moon is always in the opposite direction to the Sun, so when the Sun is at its lowest, the Moon goes to its highest.
