Puerto Rico Astronomical Society Inc. (SAPR), an organization supported by the NASA Puerto Rico Space Grant Consortium, reported that Tuesday, December 29, will be the last full moon of 2020, also known as the “Cold Moon.”
“The cold moon appears near the solstice (winter in the northern hemisphere), the days are shorter. It is also known as the month of long nights. It marks the beginning of the northern hemisphere winter,” said Professor César M. López, SAPR secretary and OCCAE president. (independent entity affiliated to SAPR).
SAPR explained that there are 13 months with full phase during the 12 months, responding to the fact that the cycle of phases of the moon, from new moon to new moon, lasts less than a month (29.53 days), October has 2 months full and year, 366 days, because it is a leap. “
The cold moon, in addition to being the last in 2020, is also the last decade and can be seen with the naked eye in the sky of the island and around the world, said López.
SAPR invited astronomy fans to show their astronomical photos taken through cameras and telescopes through its Facebook page. and stated that all those who send their photos to the e-mail address of [email protected], will be given the appropriate credit and will be considered for the “Astro Virtual Gallery” in celebration of 35 years since its organization.
Puerto Rico Astronomy Society, Inc. (SAPR), is a non-profit organization, as defined by law, which since 1985, due to the passage of Halley’s Comet, has been responsible for promoting interest in astronomy, for the pleasure, guidance and education of the Puerto Rican community in general.
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