Moon Phases

Moon Phases, January 2009First Quarter – January 4, 11:56Full Moon – January 11, 03:27Last Quarter – January 18, 02:46New Moon – January 26, 07:55
Moon Phases, February 2009First Quarter – February 2, 23:13Full Moon – February 9, 14:49Last Quarter – February 16, 21:37New Moon – February 25, 01:35
Moon Phases, March 2009First Quarter – March 4, 07:46Full Moon – March 11, 02:38Last Quarter – March 18, 17:47New Moon – March 26, 16:06
Moon Phases, April 2009First Quarter – April 2, 14:34Full Moon – April 9, 14:56Last Quarter – April 17, 13:36New Moon – April 25, 03:23
Moon Phases, May 2009First Quarter – May 1, 20:44Full Moon – May 9, 04:01Last Quarter – May 17, 07:26New Moon – May 24, 12:11First Quarter – May 31, 03:22
Moon Phases, June 2009Full Moon – June 7, 18:12Last Quarter – June 15, 22:15New Moon – June 22, 19:35First Quarter – June 29, 11:28
Moon Phases, July 2009Full Moon – July 7, 09:21Last Quarter – July 15, 09:53New Moon – July 22, 02:35First Quarter – July 28, 22:00
Moon Phases, August 2009Full Moon – August 6, 00:55Last Quarter – August 13, 18:55New Moon – August 20, 10:02First Quarter – August 27, 11:42
Moon Phases, September 2009Full Moon – September 4, 16:03Last Quarter – September 12, 02:16New Moon – September 18, 18:44First Quarter – September 26, 04:50
Moon Phases, October 2009Full Moon – October 4, 06:10Last Quarter – October 11, 08:56New Moon – October 18, 05:33First Quarter – October 26, 00:42
Moon Phases, November 2009Full Moon – November 2, 19:14Last Quarter – November 9, 15:56New Moon – November 16, 19:14First Quarter – November 24, 21:39
Moon Phases, December 2009Full Moon – December 2, 07:30Last Quarter – December 9, 00:13New Moon – December 16, 12:02First Quarter – December 24, 17:36Full Moon – December 31, 19:13

Full Moon Schedule 2009

Here is the schedule for all the Full Moons that will happen in 2009. If you're going to go skywatching, remember that the best time to see the night sky is when you have a new moon. When there's a full moon, the dimmer skies are washed out. Please note that all the times listed are in Universal Time.
Full Moon for January, 2009
January 11, 03:27
Full Moon for February, 2009
February 9, 14:49
Full Moon for March, 2009
March 11, 02:38
Full Moon for April, 2009
April 9, 14:56
Full Moon for May, 2009
May 9, 04:01
Full Moon for June, 2009
June 7, 18:12
Full Moon for July, 2009
July 7, 09:21
Full Moon for August, 2009
August 6, 00:55
Full Moon for September, 2009
September 4, 16:03
Full Moon for October, 2009
October 4, 06:10
Full Moon for November, 2009
November 2, 19:14

The Moon was believed to have a powerful influence the behavior of both people and animals. All nature bowed to the power of the Moon.

Here are a few of those beliefs

Two full Moons in the same month will cause severe weather in the following month.

The Moon is made of green cheese. (Where that come from is anybody's guess!)

It is unlucky to look at the Moon through a pane of glass.

Never sleep exposed to the rays of the Moon because lunacy will follow.

Sleeping under the light of a full Moon will make a woman pregnant.

A full Moon during harvest means a good crop. A new Moon brings good fortune.

In some parts of the world, it is unlucky to point at the Moon. Misfortune will follow.

The first new Moon of the year should be bowed or curtsied to. Men, however, can simply doff their hats in respect.

Learn the myths and the fact about the moon. The Moon has been blamed for madness, unwanted pregnancies, and the transformation of people into wolves. The Moon is the basis for a host of superstitions

Full Moon Myths

For some, it inspires romance. For others, it elicits madness
But since time immemorial, people around the world have been bewitched by the full moon , convinced it influences the human psyche and the rhythms of nature
If you looked outside last night, you might have noticed this month's full moon,And if you caught yourself blaming bizarre behavior or strange events on the cosmic phenomenon, you likely weren't the only one
Nurses have reported full moons leading to more incoming patients
Police have linked full moons to aggressive behavior
But then why do moon superstitions persist?