Full moon
Full Moon is the phase when we see almost all the near side illuminated by the Sun, with the Moon in the opposite direction in the sky.
How it is defined
Only some full Moons produce eclipses. Fullness can be a metaphor, but the phase does not automatically describe everybody’s emotional state.
How to read it
To check the phenomenon, distinguish the calculated position, its reference time and what an observer can see from their location. These related details answer different questions.
A concrete example
In a journal, compare what you have completed since new Moon and what remains open. This is an observation exercise, not a necessary effect of the phase.
Explore further
Explore the sources and related concepts. When consulting tables or calendars, look for the date, coordinates and reference frame they use.