IN PHOTOS: `Cold Supermoon` lights up Mumbai

Updated On: 05 December, 2025 11:01 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Mumbai residents were treated to a beautiful sight on Thursday night as the Cold Supermoon, the last full moon of the year, lit up the city’s sky. Pics/Atul Kamble

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Mumbai residents were treated to a beautiful sight on Thursday night as the Cold Supermoon, the last full moon of the year, lit up the city’s sky. Pics/Atul Kamble

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The Supermoon created a stunning view above the city’s skyline.

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The December full moon is called the Cold Supermoon because it appears during the start of winter in many parts of the world

<p>The term supermoon refers to a full moon that occurs when the Moon reaches or comes very close to perigee, the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit</p>

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The term supermoon refers to a full moon that occurs when the Moon reaches or comes very close to perigee, the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit

<p>While Mumbai does not experience extremely cold temperatures, the name is used internationally and marks an important point in the lunar calendar</p>

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While Mumbai does not experience extremely cold temperatures, the name is used internationally and marks an important point in the lunar calendar

<p>The Moon appeared slightly larger and significantly brighter—up to 30 pct more luminous than a typical full moon. Experts reportedly suggest this is because the Moon reaches comes very close to perigee</p>

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The Moon appeared slightly larger and significantly brighter—up to 30 pct more luminous than a typical full moon. Experts reportedly suggest this is because the Moon reaches comes very close to perigee

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