Urban legends abound on the subject of things—and people— going haywire around the time of the full Moon. But is there any truth to it? Depends on who you ask.
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Urban legends abound on the subject of things—and people— going haywire around the time of the full Moon. But is there any truth to it? Depends on who you ask.
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The Paschal Full Moon is the first full Moon after the spring equinox. The Paschal Full Moon is significant because it determines which date Easter falls on each year. For this reason, Easter is a movable holiday, occurring between late March to late April. When Is The Next Paschal Full Moon? In 2026 the first
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There will be three full Moon Supermoons in 2025: October 6 (Harvest Moon), November 5 (Beaver Moon), and December 4 (Cold Moon). See all full Moon dates, times, and names. What Is A Supermoon? Supermoons are caused by the shape of the Moon’s orbit, which is an ellipse (not a perfect circle). Each month, the
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Sure, everyone knows what a Full Moon is, but do you know what a Waxing Gibbous or a Waning Crescent are? Find out!
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Leo is the fifth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “lion.” Learn more!
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We've got some fascinating facts about our solar system's largest planet.
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Do you know the difference between the astrological and astronomical positions of the Moon? Learn why the Farmers' Almanac includes both.
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Is it possible that a star could appear red or green in color?
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Have you ever seen a ghostly ring around the Moon? We explain what it's called and what causes it.
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A fascinating look at the Moon's influence on Earth's ocean tides.
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