The next full moon will occur on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at 2:55 p.m. EDT, when it will appear opposite the Sun in Earth-based longitude. On Sunday morning, the International Date Line will be crossed from the India Standard Time Zone eastward across Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Ocean to the International Date Line. This will be a full moon weekend because the Moon will be full for nearly three days concentrated on this time, from early Friday morning to early Monday morning.
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One Moon, Many Names
The Maine Farmer’s Almanac began printing Native American names for each month of the year in the 1930s. The Pink Moon is named after the herb moss pink, also known as creeping phlox, moss phlox, or mountain phlox, a plant endemic to the eastern United States and one of the first widespread blossoms of spring, according to this almanac. This Moon was also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon among coastal tribes because it was when the shad swam upstream to spawn.
This is also the Passover Moon, or Pesach Moon. Pesach, also known as Passover, begins at sunset on Friday, April 15, 2022, and ends at dusk on Saturday, April 23, 2022. On the first two evenings of Passover, the Seder feasts are held.
This is the Paschal Moon in the Christian ecclesiastical calendar, from which the date of Easter is computed. The Latinized equivalent of Pesach is Paschal. Easter, also known as Pascha, is a Christian celebration celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring. However, the dates of these astronomical events diverge from the calendars used by the Eastern and Western churches. This is one of the years when these distinctions are crucial. Easter will be observed in Western Christianity on April 17, 2022, the Sunday following the first full moon of spring. Easter will be celebrated a week later, on Sunday, April 24, in Eastern Christianity.
This full moon coincides with Hanuman Jayanti, the Hindu festival commemorating Lord Hanuman’s birth, which is observed in most locations on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra.
This full moon is Bak Poya for Buddhists, notably in Sri Lanka, as it commemorates the visit of the Buddha to Sri Lanka, when he mediated a dispute between leaders and prevented a war.
The Moon and Calendars
The months shift with the new moon in many traditional lunisolar calendars, and full moons occur in the middle of lunar months. This full moon falls in the midst of the Chinese calendar’s third month.
The months begin with the first glimpse of the waxing crescent moon shortly after the new moon in the Islamic calendar. This full moon occurs near the middle of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month. The month of Ramadan is commemorated as the month when the Quran was revealed. One of the Five Pillars of Islam is to observe this annual month of charitable activities, prayer, and fasting from sunrise to sunset.
In honor of the full moon, as is customary, donning appropriately joyful celestial apparel is encouraged. Enjoy the spring flowers, think about charitable actions, leave an extra seat at the table, and try not to start any wars.
In astrology, what is the full moon?
Full moons represent the beginnings of manifestation and climaxes (pun intended). This craziness has the ability to awaken everyone’s inner animal. While astrologers normally equate this side effect with desire, it can also lead to disputes, and statistics suggest that crime really increases during full moons. I don’t say this to suggest that every time a huge, lovely full moon appears in the sky, people suddenly turn into some modern millennial version of Michael J. Fox in the 1985 movie Teen Wolf; rather, it’s to emphasize how powerful these cycles can be on many people.
The waning phase follows the full moon, when the moon appears to shrink and is a lovely time for protective work. (If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve written a guide about moon phases and how to incorporate the lunar cycle into your magical practice, so check it out.) It’s a huge year for our planet’s gigantic disco ball, with a full moon in Capricorn in July that could bring prosperity to your professional life and a messy and dramatic Aries full moon in October. And if you think full moons are dramatic, wait until you see what happens during the two full moons and lunar eclipses that occur in sensuous Taurus and magnetic Scorpio in May and November.
This month, when is the full moon?
The next full moon will be on Tuesday, June 14 at 7:52 a.m. (1152 GMT), however the moon will appear full to the casual stargazer the night before and following its peak. The Full Strawberry Moon is the name given to the full moon in June.
What effect does a full moon have on people?
The gravitational pull of the moon varies as it approaches the Earth, and the Earth’s big bodies of water respond with greater tides.
Scientists have speculated that shifting gravitational pulls may have an impact on how fluids respond inside your body. This is what they discovered.
May affect blood pressure
Researchers investigated the effects of changing lunar cycles on the cardiovascular systems of male university students in a 2013 study. During the new and full moon phases, blood pressure dropped by about 5 mm Hg, according to the researchers.
A step test was also given to the students. During full and new moons, their heart rate and blood pressure were both lower. Moreover, at full and new moons, their heart rates reverted to normal faster.
Researchers found that humans were more physically efficient during full and new moons in this study. However, other research, such as a 2020 study on male athletes that revealed no significant variation in athletic performance during different lunar phases, contradicts this finding.
Why is the Moon so large tonight, in the year 2022?
The Moon will appear full and larger than usual since it will be directly across from the sun at a 180-degree angle.
This is due to the Moon’s full illumination and the fact that you can see it in its whole.
Because of a phenomenon known as the “Moon illusion,” tonight’s Wolf Moon will appear low in the sky.
Why is the Moon 2022 red tonight?
During a total lunar eclipse, the moon passes through the umbra, which is the darkest region of the Earth’s shadow. According to NASA, the moon takes on a reddish tinge when it passes through the umbra because blue and green light are more easily scattered by dust particles in the atmosphere, while orange and red colors stay more visible.
Seek new beginnings
“This is a moment for letting go, welcoming closure, and allowing things to finish,” Alejandrez-Prasad explains. Attempting to start over will backfire and fail to gain the momentum that is deserved.
If you’re yearning to start a project, consider what habits, people, or beliefs you’ll need to let go of in order for it to succeed during full moon phases. She says that you should be as honest with yourself as possible because full moons are a great time to let go.
What are the advantages of a full moon?
Full moons have a potent force that should not be overlooked. So, whether you’re a moon child or not, take advantage. Here are five ways to commemorate the occasion.
Move Beneath the Moon
Allow yourself the freedom to change up your routine. Consider bringing your mat outside tonight for a change of pace if you wake up to the morning with sun salutations.
Take in the new sights, sounds, and beauty of the full moon… Allow it to guide your practice’s goals. Let it flow through your movement on the mat if you’re trying to open yourself up to new possibilities or if you’re ready for a change. If you’re feeling a little crazy, full moons are said to bring out the craziness in individuals. Remove the mat entirely and simply move your body in any way feels natural to you. “It’s a great night for a moondance,” Van Morrison would probably agree.
Manifest in the Moonlight
What are you looking for? What exactly are you looking for? Definitely two weighty questions. This evening is the ideal moment to sit outside under the moonlight and reflect on that.
Allow your mind to relax by sitting quietly. Consider your day, your week, and the previous month. Have you set any personal objectives for yourself? Have you managed to contact them? Take this opportunity to make goals for the future, whether for the month or for the entire year. This is an excellent time to express your ambitions and set your sights on the future. Allow whatever comes to pass.
Cater to Your Crystals
There is no better time than now to re-charge and cleanse your crystals. Crystals absorb energy, both our own and that of the environment. If you’ve been reaching for your crystals a lot lately, they might be due for a refresh.
This full moon brings powerful energy, and The Little Sage says that “a full moon is the brightest and…it is the most potent point to cast off what is no longer supporting you and your crystals.” Set your crystals out to absorb the energy and light of the moon after rinsing them in water.
Free Yourself
Have you been clinging to a relationship, resentment, fear, or rage? This Harvest Moon lunar eclipse may bring the ability to finally let go, according to Sun Gazing. Take note of the items in your life that no longer serve you but that you continue to allow to take up significant, valuable space.
Allow what’s holding you back to fade away with the moon, leaving the sky open to the sunrise of tomorrow. Allow it to go. Allow it to pass you by. Enjoy the feeling of letting go of things you don’t need. Make space for what’s to come, and for you. Allow yourself to be free of whatever it is that you are clinging to. While it may not happen overnight, you must begin somewhere, and beneath the Harvest Moon may be the ideal location.
Get Creative
“If you’ve ignored your intuition, appetite, or creative expression, the Pisces full moon lunar eclipse tells you to pay attention,” explains MindBodyGreen. Anyone up for a night of painting in the moonlight?
Tonight, gather your buddies or go it alone to tap into your creative energy. Any available outlet will suffice. Set up an easel outside and tie-dye to your heart’s content, or bring your coloring book outside and write in it. Don’t be stingy with your choices!