Full moon and new moon

The fascinating world of lunar phases!

Full Moon:

A full moon occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, which means that the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun's light. This happens when the Moon is in the opposite phase of its orbit around the Earth, which takes about 29.5 days to complete.

Characteristics of a full moon:

• The entire Moon is visible from Earth, with no part of it in shadow.
• The Moon appears as a complete circle in the sky.
• The full moon is often associated with increased energy, excitement, and emotional intensity.
• Many ancient cultures and traditions have celebrated full moons, often with rituals and ceremonies to mark important events, such as harvests, births, and deaths.

New Moon:

A new moon occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, which means that the side of the Moon facing the Earth is not illuminated by the Sun's light. This happens when the Moon is in the same phase as its orbit around the Earth, which takes about 29.5 days to complete.

Characteristics of a new moon:

• The side of the Moon facing the Earth is not visible, as it is in shadow.
• The Moon appears as a thin crescent or a dark disk in the sky.
• The new moon is often associated with new beginnings, renewal, and fresh starts.
• Many ancient cultures and traditions have celebrated new moons, often with rituals and ceremonies to mark important events, such as planting, harvesting, and spiritual growth.

Interesting facts:

• The full moon and new moon are the two most extreme phases of the Moon, with the full moon being the brightest and the new moon being the darkest.
• The full moon is often referred to as a "bright moon" or "full bright moon," while the new moon is often referred to as a "dark moon" or "new dark moon."
• The full moon and new moon are important markers in many ancient cultures and traditions, often used to track time, plan agricultural cycles, and celebrate important events.
• The full moon and new moon can also have an impact on the tides, with the full moon causing higher high tides and lower low tides, and the new moon causing lower high tides and higher low tides.

I hope this helps you understand the full moon and new moon better!