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Full Moon December 2025: Super Cold Moon in Gemini on December 4 — Time & Meaning

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The full moon of December 2025 is on December 4 at 23:14 UTC (18:14 EST in New York on December 4; 02:14 in Moscow), in Gemini (13°03′). Its traditional name is the Cold Moon. The Moon is closer than 360,000 km to Earth — a supermoon. The Sun is opposite, in Sagittarius.

Exact time and position

Time (UTC)
New York
Moscow
Moon
Gemini 13°03′
Sun
Sagittarius 13°03′
Moon distance
357,218 km — a supermoon
Traditional name
Cold Moon
Waning Moon
December 4, 2025 – December 20, 2025

All times are UTC.

The Moon's phases this cycle (UTC)

  1. New Moon in Scorpio
  2. First Quarter in Pisces
  3. Full Moon in Gemini
  4. Last Quarter in Virgo
  5. New Moon in Sagittarius

Aspects at the moment (orb up to 5°)

No major aspects to the planets.

The planets at that moment

SunSagittarius13°03′
MarsSagittarius22°14′
MoonGemini13°03′
PlutoAquarius1°59′
VenusSagittarius5°11′
SaturnPisces25°11′
UranusTaurus28°53′R
JupiterCancer24°15′R
MercuryScorpio22°50′
NeptunePisces29°22′R
  • Mercury — in its post-shadow: November 9, 2025 – November 29, 2025 · shadow October 21, 2025 – December 17, 2025

Full moon December 2025 (Cold Moon 2025): date, time and sign

The full moon of December 2025 is on December 4 in Gemini. It occurs at 23:14 UTC (18:14 EST in New York; 02:14 in Moscow). This full moon is traditionally called the Cold Moon. The Moon is a supermoon — its distance from Earth is 357,218 km, closer than 360,000 km. The waning Moon lasts from December 4 to December 20, about 15 days.

Full moon in Gemini 2025: what it is about

According to Vronsky, when the Moon transits Gemini, people become more sociable, free, and mobile. The need to receive and share information, exchange ideas and thoughts increases. People want to know what is happening around them and what others are doing. This Moon position enhances imagination and quick-wittedness. The mind becomes more agile, hands more dexterous, and people more talkative — even to the point of being chatty. Mental activity can be so active that it may lead to insomnia. Attention tends to be scattered across many things at once, with a tendency to take on everything simultaneously.

The aspects and the sky on the day

The Sun is in Sagittarius, opposite the Moon in Gemini. According to Vronsky, when the Sun transits Sagittarius, a spirit of travel awakens in people — some go on journeys or scientific expeditions. Interest in foreign countries and cultures grows. At the same time, favorable character traits strengthen: nobility and generosity, optimism and enthusiasm, mercy, good nature, goodwill, and a pull toward philosophical and religious questions. People become more sociable and open. Interest in science — especially medicine, both academic and alternative — increases, along with a desire to help others. This is a good time to address requests to superiors, courts, or high-ranking officials.

What it may mean inside

This full Moon brings together two contrasting inner movements: the Gemini Moon’s quick, scattered, information-hungry mind and the Sagittarius Sun’s expansive, idealistic, meaning-seeking spirit. Psychologically, this can feel like a tension between wanting to know everything (details, news, facts) and wanting to understand the big picture (purpose, truth, direction). The mind may race from one thought to another, while the heart longs for a single, clear horizon.

How to live the full moon in December 2025

  • • For the Gemini restlessness: Instead of fighting the urge to multitask, give yourself short, focused periods for one activity. This honors the quick mind without letting it scatter.
  • • For the Sagittarian pull: Take a few minutes to write down one big question you have about your life or the world. Don’t try to answer it — just hold it in awareness. This satisfies the need for meaning without pressure.
  • • For communication: Be extra careful with letters, emails, and documents — double-check addresses and attachments. If you feel like talking a lot, choose one person to have a real conversation with, rather than many superficial ones.
  • • For travel and plans: If you feel the urge to travel or explore, start with small steps: read about a place, plan a route, or visit a local spot you haven’t seen. This channels the Sagittarian spirit without impulsive decisions.

FAQ

When is the full moon in December 2025?

The December 2025 full moon is on December 4 at 23:14 UTC (18:14 EST in New York on December 4; 02:14 in Moscow).

What sign is the full moon december 2025 in?

The Moon is in Gemini, 13°03′; the Sun is opposite, in Sagittarius.

What is the December 2025 full moon called?

The Cold Moon — the traditional North American name for the December full moon.

When is the next full moon?

January 3, 2026 at 10:03 UTC, in Cancer.

How many days does the Moon wane after this full moon?

From December 4 to December 20 — about 15 days, until the new moon.

Is the December 2025 full moon a supermoon?

Yes: the Moon is about 357,218 km from Earth (closer than 360,000 km).

Is Mercury retrograde during the December 2025 full moon?

Mercury is retrograde from November 9, 2025 to November 29, 2025; shadow from October 21, 2025 to December 17, 2025 (in its post-shadow on the day).

Where does this fall in your chart?

The dates are the same for everyone; the house and aspects are yours alone. A free natal chart and personal transits show which area of your life it touches.

Sources
  • Вронский — Вронский, т.10 «Транзитология I»
  • Robert Hand — Planets in Transit: Life Cycles for Living
  • Дэниел Сигел — Внимательный мозг. Научный взгляд на медитацию

Dates, times, signs and degrees are computed with the Swiss Ephemeris.