Let’s go back to basics. A lunar cycle lasts about 28 days. During this period, a star appears to disappear from the sky and then grows, taking on the shape of a quarter, a crescent, and finally a full circle. It is at this time that the full moon appears, about two weeks after the start of the lunation. To find out when this special event occurs, it’s best to consult a lunar calendar. They are usually marked with a white circle. Once this lunar phase is over, the moon gradually wanes and disappears again. This signals the end of the lunation and the beginning of a new cycle.

How long does a full moon last?
If the full moon has a specific date and time, its influence is said to extend over several days. Therefore, we feel its effects two or three days before and two or three days after. If, astronomically speaking, the full moon simply indicates the moment when a star is fully illuminated by the Sun (hence its round, full shape), then for witches and astrology aficionados, this lunar phase is the time when we feel the moon’s power most intensely. Therefore, rituals and ceremonies are performed on full moon nights.

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