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Arizona Ranks Second for Stunning Cold Moon Supermoon Viewing

12/9/2025

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On December 4, 2025, Arizona residents experienced the Cold Moon Supermoon, the last supermoon of the year.
A national study ranked Arizona as the second-best state for viewing this event, following New Mexico.
The Cold Moon coincided with anniversaries of Apollo 8 and Apollo 17 and with Geminid and Ursid meteor showers, enhancing skywatching.
Ideal viewing locations in Arizona include Sedona, Flagstaff, and Saguaro National Park, with illumination around 5:14 p.m. MST.

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Story summary

On December 4, 2025, Arizona residents experienced the Cold Moon Supermoon, the last supermoon of the year.
A national study ranked Arizona as the second-best state for viewing this event, following New Mexico.
The Cold Moon coincided with anniversaries of Apollo 8 and Apollo 17 and with Geminid and Ursid meteor showers, enhancing skywatching.
Ideal viewing locations in Arizona include Sedona, Flagstaff, and Saguaro National Park, with illumination around 5:14 p.m. MST.