Cold Moon rising

The Cold Moon seemed to loom large and linger over the Coast Range on Dec. 15, 2024. It was a rare phenomenon called a major lunar standstill - which only takes place once every 18.6 years; the full moon rose from its farthest northernmost point on the horizon and remained visible in the sky for longer than other full moons before setting at its southernmost point on the horizon. Star gazers would also have seen Jupiter shining brightly near the moon this week as well as peak activity of the Geminid meteor shower....