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September 5th, 2009 - Astronomy Essentials

Do you want to know the date of the full moon? The full moon’s name? The moon’s current phase? The moon’s rising and setting time? How about when the moon is at perigee – closest to Earth for the month? Or maybe how long the lunar month lasts this time around? Find all this and more on our moon facts page. If you can’t find what you’re seeking, contact us and we’ll try to help you!

Understanding moon phases by Deborah Byrd

Full moon names by EarthSky

Moon phases by Fred Espenak

Moon phases by the US Naval Observatory

Current Moon Phase by the US Naval Observatory

Moonrise/moonset almanacs by EarthSky

Lunar Perigee and Apogee Calculator by John Walker

Duration of the lunar month by timeanddate.com

Tide almanacs by EarthSky

Written by Bruce McClure

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Moon facts at your fingertips

See below for a list of links to fun and useful facts about Earth's companion world.