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full moon 1. one of the four phases of the moon, occurring when the earth lies between the sun and the moon so that the moon is visible as a fully illuminated disc 2. the moon in this phase 3. the time at which this occurs full moon [¦fu̇l ′mün] (astronomy) The moon at opposition, with a phase angle of 0°, when it appears as a round disk to an observer on the earth because the illuminated side is toward the observer. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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His laugh was as hearty and frequent as ever, and his face as much like the full moon as it always had been. "Uncle of the Full Moon," was the reply, "deign to know that they The full moon was about three hours above the eastern horizon; the entire countryside had the solemn stillness of a summer night; our footfalls and the ceaseless song of the katydids were the only sound aloof. |
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