Dreaming of a bright Christmas? Full moon to rise on Dec. 25 for first time this century

The celebration of the nativity of Jesus Christ will be extra special and brighter this year—the perfect time for children to "spot" Santa Claus in the sky on Christmas night, if the myth were to be believed.

A rare full moon will rise in the sky on Christmas Day this year—the first time that such a rare astronomical event will be witnessed since 1977, according to ABC News, citing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

This uncommon Christmas full moon will reportedly be at its peak at 11:12 UTC or 6:11 a.m. ET on Dec. 25, 2015.

Citing The Weather Network, the International Business Times said spectators should face the western horizon on Christmas Day to be able to see the Christmas Full Moon.

If you miss this rare astronomical display, you would have to wait 19 more years—in 2034—for you to see it.

In addition to these, the Earth's satellite will take a long trip across the sky starting Christmas evening, giving spectators more opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the full moon.

The moon will also be at a high trajectory across the sky because it's opposite a low sun.

The full moon every December is usually called the "cold moon" because of the fact that it is the month when the winter cold is experienced. Sometimes, it is even called Full Cold Moon, Full Long Nights Moon or the Moon before Yule.

The Christmas Full Moon will be the last astronomical spectacle for this year. Come January, astronomy enthusiasts can look forward to the Quadrantid meteor shower, the first meteor shower of every year.

The Quadrantid meteor shower, which usually displays approximately 120 meteors visible per hour under a very clear and dark sky, is set to peak on the nights of Jan. 3 and 4 next year.

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