Here's how to view this week's Cold Moon from Northern Ireland

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 3rd Dec 2025
Last updated 3rd Dec 2025

On Thursday 4th December the full Cold Moon will be at it's peak according to experts.

The December full Moon is known as the Cold Moon because it rises during one of the coldest, darkest periods of the year.

The cold moon is 2025’s third supermoon in a row - each of the monthly full Moons has picked up a nickname over time. For example June's full moon is also known as the Strawberry Moon because in early summer strawberries begin to ripen.

When is the Cold Moon visible?

According to EarthSky: 'If you go outside in the pre-dawn hours of December 4 and 5, as well as in the evening of December 4, there’s a potential you’ll notice the supermoon is exceptionally bright."

Forecasters say the moon will rise in the north-eastern skies at approximately 2:52 pm in Belfast and should remain high throughout the night.

Viewing tips:

🌙 Find a clear spot

🌙 Check the weather, visibility is best with clear skies

🌙 Avoid areas with bright lights like streetlights

Northern Ireland's five-day forecast 👇

This Evening and Tonight: A dry start to the evening before showers or longer spells of rain move in later in the evening and overnight, some of these heavy. Minimum temperature 5 °C.

Thursday: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain in the morning, some heavy. Drier weather slowly edging in from the west. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday: A changeable few days with further spells of rain spreading in from the Atlantic but also some brighter drier periods.

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