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December 17, 2013
December’s Full Moon is called the Full Cold Moon. It is the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark.
This full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes.
Full Cold Moon information from The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
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