Full Moon

science-astronomy

The Halloween Moon is the full moon that occurs closest to October 31. Because the lunar month is about 29.5 days and calendar months vary, this full moon can fall on Halloween...

astrology

In late September 2017, the full moon occurred within the adaptable sign of Libra, bringing its characteristic focus on relationships, balance, and social dynamics. This guide e...

astrology

Full moons highlight what is illuminated and what must be released, and when the moon aligns with confident, expressive Leo in 2025, the focus turns to visibility, courage, and...

astronomy

From month to month, full moons carry distinct names rooted in seasonal changes, cultural traditions, and natural events. A full moon occurs when the Moon is opposite the Sun, f...

astrology

The full moon is the midpoint of the lunar month, when the Moon sits opposite the Sun. When that opposition places the Moon in the mutable water sign Pisces, the alignment highl...

astrology

A full moon occurs when the Sun and Moon are on opposite sides of Earth, creating a lunar opposition. In astrology, Libra is ruled by Venus and focuses on relationships, partner...

astrology

The full moon is the midpoint of the lunar cycle, a peak of illumination that highlights the opposite signs of the moon’s placement and the sun’s placement in the sky. When...

lunar-phases

The short answer is that most years each calendar month contains one full moon, but because the lunar cycle is about 29.5 days and the calendar month lengths vary, the dates shi...

lunar-events

The Strawberry Moon is the full Moon nearest to the time of summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, typically falling in June. Its name comes from Indigenous, European, and...

Space and Astronomy

The Strawberry Moon is the traditional name in North America for the full Moon that falls closest to the June solstice, typically in June. Unlike seasonal harvest names rooted i...