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Cold Moon Will Light Up Night Sky: Here's When Cold Moon Will Light Up Night Sky: Here's When
Cold Moon Will Light Up Night Sky: Here's When Skywatchers are in for a treat as the Cold Moon, December’s full moon, illuminates the night sky.  Known as the Cold Moon for its association with the chilly winter season, this celestial event will be visible at its peak Sunday morning, Dec. 15, passing opposite the sun at 4:02 a.m. Eastern time, according to NASA. But that's not the only time to keep an eye on the sky. The moon will appear full for about three days from Friday evening, Dec. 13 through Monday morning, Dec. 16, NASA says, calling it "a full moon weekend." The Cold Moon rises just after sunset and will remain vis…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Start Of Winter Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Start Of Winter Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Start Of Winter Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern It may be unusual timing, but relief from a stretch of frigid days is finally on the horizon as just winter officially arrives. Go figure. Saturday, Dec. 21 is the Winter Solstice. It's the astronomical first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere as well as the shortest day of the year. It will be followed -- finally -- by milder temperatures. Here's the five-day forecast. (Spoiler alert: Those hoping for a White Christmas will be disappointed.) Saturday, Dec. 21: Mostly cloudy, with a high temperature near the freezing mark with a wind-chill factor between 25 and 30 degrees.&nbs…

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by Joe Lombardi