How do you look at the full moon?

To find out when it arrives, just consult the lunar calendar. The best position to admire it: sitting or lying down. With the naked eye and without a smartphone.

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The spectacle of the full moon, as often as we're used to having it within reach, is always unique and unmissable, and should absolutely not be wasted. For the colors, the emotions, the changes in atmosphere. The full moon, or more correctly called plenilunio, is the phase of the moon during which the lunar hemisphere is illuminated by the sun and becomes entirely visible from Earth. Thus, the moon, during its full phase, never disappears during the night and becomes a fixed light in the sky. But when does the full moon arrive? And how can we best enjoy its spectacle? And where?

When it arrives

Usually the full moon every month, based on the lunar calendar, which is based on the four main phases of the moon: thea new, waxing moon, full moon and waning moon. Each lunation (from new moon to new moon) lasts approximately 29,5 days. The lunar calendar is often used for agricultural activities, such as planting and harvesting, as the different lunar phases are believed to influence plant growth. If you want to know the lunar calendar in detail, with all its meanings, you can consult this site. 

As seen

The full moon rises at sunset and sets atSunrise, so it is visible all night. The most suggestive moment is often shortly after sunset, when it is low on the horizon and appears very large and orange. It is perfectly visible to the naked eye, while with binoculars or a telescope you can observe craters, lunar seas, and surface details. Using your smartphone is strictly discouraged: it ruins the atmosphere. without making any improvement to the viewing of the full moon spectacle.

Lin position to look at the full moon

There are two best positions for watching the full moon: sitting or lying down. Enjoy the spectacle in the silence absolutely, at most with classical music in the background.

Where do you look?

Select  a place without light pollution: countryside, mountains, beach, or simply a park away from streetlights. If you can't go out, look at the full moon even from balcony or window facing east (where it rises) or south/west depending on the time.

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