How to Use full moon in a Sentence

full moon

noun
  • Imagine a full moon for a buck's bright stroll through the woods.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022
  • The full moon is also called the barley moon, the corn moon, the mid-autumn and mooncake.
    Julia Musto, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022
  • This full moon is a time of abundance and growth, as the crops are now ready to harvest for the cooler months ahead.
    Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 7 Sep. 2022
  • In some circles, the full moon in September is called the harvest moon.
    Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022
  • The model-heavy crowd sipped cocktails with branded ice cubes under a gorgeous full moon.
    Denny Lee, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2022
  • These 3 Arizona coasters will get your heart pumping When is the next full moon?
    Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 17 Aug. 2024
  • The October full moon, the Hunter Moon, comes early in the month.
    Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 30 Sep. 2022
  • An Aries full moon on October 8 highlights that fact and your need for support.
    Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Across the United States and especially in places with clear skies, a full moon that signals summer is nearing its end will be visible.
    BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022
  • The piece, known as the Howling Wolf, featured the animal stenciled in black paint on a white satellite dish, which served as a modern-day stand-in for a full moon.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Any of these dogs could be triggered to howl by sirens, loud music, a full moon and more, making howling a common phenomenon across the United States.
    Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Europeans refer to the full moon as the Hay Moon because early summer is typically when haymaking takes place.
    Chantelle Lee, TIME, 19 July 2024
  • At this time, witches celebrate the recent harvest (the current one occurred during the full moon on September 10) and the abundance that’s coming our way.
    Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 20 Sep. 2022
  • When is the best time to see the full moon in July 2024?
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2024
  • For the month of August, the full moon is called the Sturgeon moon.
    Maggie Horton, Country Living, 1 Aug. 2023
  • This year the equinox was on March 21, and the next full moon will be seen on April 6.
    Nadia Cantú, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
  • They are best observed on the five nights around the full moon.
    Alex Pulaski, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
  • The next full moon will be the first full supermoon of 2023.
    Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 27 June 2023
  • In the not-so-distant past, a full moon was just a full moon.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2023
  • In the early hours of Sept. 29, the full moon will reach its peak size and brightness.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
  • While the date changes each year, Passover always falls on a full moon in the spring.
    Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 5 Apr. 2023
  • For the first time since 1985, the full moon lands right on the summer solstice.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 6 June 2024
  • In China, Lunar New Year lasts from the new moon to the next full moon.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The folding occurred, and the full moon became a half-moon.
    Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The Beaver Moon is the last full moon before the winter solstice.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 26 Nov. 2023
  • Get away from city lights and avoid trying to see them on the night of a full moon.
    David Wysong, The Enquirer, 10 May 2024
  • Treks with a guide are scheduled when there is a full moon.
    Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The full moon will coincide with the lowest tides of the year on the Oregon coast.
    oregonlive, 30 June 2023
  • And yet, the effect of a full moon on sleep isn’t just supernatural.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 16 Aug. 2024
  • That's because August's full moon will also be 2024's first full supermoon.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 7 Aug. 2024

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