How do full moons happen?

10 hours ago ... Here is a schedule of when each full moon will occur in 2018, various nicknames for each moon, and fun facts about moon phases and lunar eclipses. read more

Quick Answer. A full moon occurs every 29.5 days, which is the length of time it takes to complete one lunar phase cycle. The lunar phases occur as the moon orbits the earth. read more

When the Earth, Moon and Sun are aligned, so that the Earth is between the Moon and Sun, we get to see the Moon in its fully illuminated glory. read more

According to the Farmers' Almanac, a "blue moon" is the third full moon in any period between either solstice and equinox, or between equinox and solstice, (calculated using the mean tropical year), which contains four full moons. read more