täysimäistä

Täysimäistä is a Finnish term that translates to "full moon" in English. It refers to the lunar phase when the Moon appears completely illuminated from Earth's perspective. This occurs when the Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon, although not perfectly aligned, which would result in a lunar eclipse. During a full moon, the Sun's rays reflect off the entire face of the Moon visible to us.

The full moon is a distinct and often visually striking celestial event. Its appearance can vary slightly depending on atmospheric conditions and the Moon's position in its elliptical orbit. While the term "täysimäistä" specifically denotes the visual phase, full moons have held cultural and symbolic significance throughout history in various societies, often associated with cycles, change, and even folklore. Astronomically, it is one of the eight main phases of the Moon, occurring approximately every 29.5 days in what is known as the synodic period. This regular occurrence makes it a predictable event in the lunar calendar.