The August Sturgeon Moon rose over Greece on Friday, August 28, bringing one of the country’s most celebrated summer traditions back into focus. Beyond the spectacle in the night sky, the full moon has become closely tied to Greece’s...
Greece’s Ministry of Culture will once again light up the country's historic treasures for the annual August Full Moon celebrations in 2026. The flagship event takes place on Friday, 28 August 2026, inviting locals and international visitors to experience...
Sky watchers in Greece witnessed the Strawberry Moon on Monday evening as June's full moon reached peak illumination, marking the first full moon of the astronomical summer.
While many expected a pink or deep red moon because of its name,...
Ancient Greek thinkers believed the full moon could disturb the human mind and lead it to madness, especially those already prone to instability. In ancient Greece, the full moon was a source of both wonder and fear. This belief...
Skywatchers around the world have a chance to see a rare blue moon this Sunday, an extra full moon that appears only once every two to three years.
Despite its name, the moon does not appear blue. A blue moon...
People who feel restless or slightly off during a full moon may not be imagining it. New research suggests that sleep patterns shift around the full moon, including the spring “Pink Moon,” even when moonlight is not visible.
The study,...
The Full Moon of February 2026 reaches its exact peak shortly after midnight, at 12:09 a.m. local time in Greece, in the early hours of February 2. For most observers, however, the most striking view will come earlier on...
Bathers gathered on the thermal springs of Edipsos on the island of Evia in Greece to gaze at the August full moon and enjoy the healing waters that have drawn people to this spot for millennia. This wasn't just...
This week, as the Strawberry Moon illuminated the night sky, Greece was treated to a particularly spectacular celestial show, unlike any witnessed in nearly two decades. The celestial event was especially significant, as the moon appeared unusually low on...
