Photos: Full moon over Anchorage lights up December sky

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The last full moon of 2020 rises into view from the overlook near Earthquake Park in West Anchorage on December 29, 2020. (Marc Lester / ADN)

This month’s full moon, also known as the Cold Moon, reached peak illumination Dec. 29. Clear skies in Anchorage lasted throughout the week and made for some wonderful views of the moon into the night and as the sun began its slow rise. Here are some of our favorite photos of this year’s last full moon.