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2026 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases

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The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight. Thanks to the Moon’s orbit around Ear…

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  1. Astronomy Magazine
    2026 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases
  2. Space.com
    August full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Sturgeon Moon