Full moon

The full moon is the phase of the moon that occurs when the Moon lies on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun. The moon as seen from the surface of the earth is fully illuminated by the sun at this time, presenting a "full" round disc to viewers on earth. As always, only half the total surface of the moon is illuminated.

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A full moon is the only time when a lunar eclipse is possible; at that time the moon may move through the shadow cast by the earth. However, because of the tilt of the moon's orbit around the earth relative to the earth's orbit around the sun, the moon may pass above or below the shadow, so a lunar eclipse does not occur at every full moon.

Phase of the moon: REDIRECT Lunar phase...

Moon: :For other moons in the solar system see natural satellite. For the astrological meaning of the Moon, see Solar system in astrology. For other uses see Moon (disambiguation)....

Sun: :: For the astrological significance of the Sun, see Solar system in astrology....

Full moon related Images and Photos (experimental)

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Full Moon Pool	Full Moon in the Night Sky	Full Moon over Laguna Beach	Full Moon/Total Solar Eclipse July 11 1991
Full Moon in Black and White	Full Moon on the River at Brentford	White Full Moon with Black Sky	Chicago Skyline & Full Moon In Black & White