This is an extraordinary fact that has been observed on the night of December 24 to 25. Were in the best position on the American continent, as they have been able to contemplate the full moon in the dark while Europe was bathed in light.
This is the first time that this coincidence between the full moon and Eve Christmas has been performing since December 24, 1977 38 years, prior to relive this astronomical and festive conjunction, it will be in 2034.
According to the Nasa, the Full Moon will be best seen from the American continent from Europe, where the Moon will reach its maximum size at 12:11 on 25 December. Sunlight should spoil the view of Europeans, while Americans will have the chance to be at night.
The last full Moon at Christmas took place in 1977
38 years ago, the tour of Santa Claus was accompanied by a brilliant full moon and since the chained themselves but the phenomenon does not recur. It took expect Christmas 2015 to discover again an incredible sight that had to fill all enthusiasts of astronomy. The Moon was wearing her best dress for the passage of Santa Claus.
The US space agency specifies that the full moon of December last year, called Full Moon Cold as it occurs at the beginning of the Winter . To observe it, the inhabitants of the North American continent have more chances than us.
A full moon at Christmas to 12:11 for France
However, if you have not had time to look, know that there will be another edition, but is planned for 2034. It will be necessary to take his troubles patiently for 19 years to contemplate the full moon during the night of Christmas. The phenomenon is classic throughout the year, but it is extremely rare for this time of year. The French have had the ability to look at 12:11, but the atmosphere was not that expected, because the show was ruined by the sun.
You had to be on the American continent to savor fully the alignment between the Sun, the Earth and Moon. The concept is widely known for decades, because the Moon is enhanced by the sun’s rays, but one face remains hidden and mysterious. Christmas was also pretty amazing, because there is the passage of an asteroid 11 million kilometers.
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