Cosmic Gift: Rare Christmas Full Moon

The full moon rises behind hydro towers on Christmas eve in Ottawa, December 24, 2015. Its appearance marks the first full moon to happen on Christmas day since 1977, and this phenomenon will not happen again until 2034, according to weather reports. REUTERS

The full moon rises over a wooded area on Christmas eve in Ottawa, December 24, 2015. Its appearance marks the first full moon to happen on Christmas day since 1977, and this phenomenon will not happen again until 2034, according to weather reports. REUTERS

The full moon rises behind a hydro tower on Christmas eve in Ottawa, December 24, 2015. Its appearance marks the first full moon to happen on Christmas day since 1977, and this phenomenon will not happen again until 2034, according to weather reports. REUTERS

The full moon rises behind a hydro tower on Christmas eve in Ottawa December 24, 2015. Its appearance marks the first full moon to happen on Christmas day since 1977, and this phenomenon will not happen again until 2034, according to weather reports. REUTERS

An airplane crosses a nearly full-moon on its way to Los Angeles International Airport near Whittier, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015. Not since 1977 has a full moon dawned in the skies on Christmas. (AP

 A Full Cold Moon rises behind Christmas tree lights on top of the University of Tennessee Conference Center in downtown Knoxville, Tenn,. Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015. Occuring at the beginning of winter, the next full moon coinciding with Christmas won't reoccur until 2034. (AP)

The nearly full-moon is seen among Christmas lights at a holiday display Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, in Lenexa, Kan. When the moon turns full, at 5:11am cst., it will be the first full moon to fall on Christmas day since 1977. Named the Long Night Moon because it's the first full moon to follow the winter solstice, it's also known as the Cold Moon. (AP)

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