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Full Moon
The whole face is lit because the Moon is opposite the Sun. It looks full for about a day either side of the exact instant.
Today: waning gibbous, 64% lit. The next full moon is Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 9:54 AM ET (2026-11-24 14:54 UTC).
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Next full moon dates
| Exact time (Eastern) | UTC |
|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 9:54 AM ET | |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026, 8:28 PM ET | |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027, 7:17 AM ET |
When to see it
Rises at sunset, sets at sunrise. Up all night, highest around midnight. Light falls straight on, so the surface looks flat and bright with few shadows. A lunar eclipse can happen only at a Full Moon.
Illumination: 100% (about 99.5% or more). The full moon is an instant, when the Moon is 180° from the Sun; it looks this way for about a day around it.
Full Moon meaning in astrology
Astrologers treat the Full Moon as the culmination of the cycle: results, emotions and relationships come to a head, with the Moon opposite the Sun across a pair of signs.
Born at the Full Moon, you are associated with awareness and relationships: seeing things in the light of other people, and seeking balance between opposites.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a full moon?
The whole face is lit because the Moon is opposite the Sun. It looks full for about a day either side of the exact instant. Illumination: 100% (about 99.5% or more).
When is the next full moon?
The next full moon is Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 9:54 AM ET (2026-11-24 14:54 UTC).
When does a full moon rise and set?
Rises at sunset, sets at sunrise. Up all night, highest around midnight. Light falls straight on, so the surface looks flat and bright with few shadows. A lunar eclipse can happen only at a Full Moon.
What does a full moon mean in astrology?
Astrologers treat the Full Moon as the culmination of the cycle: results, emotions and relationships come to a head, with the Moon opposite the Sun across a pair of signs. Born at the Full Moon, you are associated with awareness and relationships: seeing things in the light of other people, and seeking balance between opposites.
What comes before and after a full moon?
Waxing gibbous comes before it and waning gibbous after it.
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.