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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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The bright, round moon rose just after sunset and remained visible through the night. Pics/Atul Kamble
The bright, round moon rose just after sunset and remained visible through the night. Pics/Atul Kamble
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The Supermoon created a stunning view above the city’s skyline.

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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