South Africans will witness the last full moon of the year tonight, 15 December 2024, marking the culmination of this year’s lunar cycle.
How to observe the last Full Moon of 2024 in South Africa
For stargazers in South Africa, this moon offers a brilliant display and a chance to reflect on its astronomical and cultural significance.
In South Africa, the final Full Moon of 2024 reached its peak illumination at 11:02 SAST on Sunday.
Although the peak occurred during daylight hours, the moon will appear full to observers tonight with the best viewing times set between 20:00 and 22:00 SAST.
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In the Northern Hemisphere, the December full moon is traditionally called the Cold Moon, marking the onset of winter and the year’s longest nights.
However, in South Africa and other Southern Hemisphere regions, this full moon is often referred to as the “Fruit Moon,” aligning with the summer season and the time of abundant fruit harvests.
Full Moon calendar for 2025
Here are the anticipated full moon dates and times for South Africa in 2025:
- 13 January 2025: Full Wolf Moon at 00:27 SAST
- 12 February 2025: Full Snow Moon at 15:54 SAST
- 14 March 2025: Full Worm Moon at 08:55 SAST
- 13 April 2025: Full Pink Moon at 03:23 SAST
- 12 May 2025: Full Flower Moon at 19:58 SAST
- 11 June 2025: Full Strawberry Moon at 10:46 SAST
- 10 July 2025: Full Buck Moon at 23:38 SAST
- 9 August 2025: Full Sturgeon Moon at 10:57 SAST
- 7 September 2025: Full Corn Moon at 21:10 SAST
- 7 October 2025: Full Hunter’s Moon at 06:48 SAST
- 5 November 2025: Full Beaver Moon at 15:20 SAST
- 4 December 2025: Full Cold Moon at 01:15 SAST
Each full moon carries unique names and significance, often rooted in natural events or cultural traditions corresponding to that time of year.
