The Mourning Moon Is Here & It's Stunning

That thing up in the sky tonight is a Mourning Moon. It's the last full moon before the Winter Solstice and, in Pagan culture, typically a time for reflection and letting go.

#fullmoon over #Westbaydoha #TheMoon #mourningmoon #beavermoon

A photo posted by Victoria Ferraris (@victoriaferraris) on Nov 25, 2015 at 10:35am PST

Also known as the Frog Moon, the Snow Moon, and The Moon When Deer Shed Antlers in some Native American Cultures, the Mourning Moon is a time for new beginnings.

Full Moon over Potomac Creek #virginia #fullmoon #moon

A photo posted by Matthew Hartwig (@matthew.minion) on Nov 25, 2015 at 4:48pm PST

It’s sort of like a New Year’s resolution but in reverse, and without the massive hangover to boot. The moon is also in Gemini, which makes this a great time for cooperation.

#moon over #manhattan #newyork #nightlights #newyorkskyline #newyork_instagram

A photo posted by vib (@vib767) on Nov 25, 2015 at 4:48pm PST

(Maybe say something nice to your family on Thanksgiving eve.)

#mourningmoon #fullmoomtomorrow #soexcited #newbeginnings #donewiththepast

A photo posted by ⓚⓔⓡⓡⓘ (@__call_me_ker__) on Nov 24, 2015 at 6:08pm PST

The moon’s peak is at 5:44 EST, which has already passed, but there’s still time to get great shots.

"The rise of the 'mourning moon' symbolizes a time to reflect on the year and make personal changes by letting go of the past. If there are fears or emotions that are weighing you down, send them off as the moon rises Wednesday evening" #moon #mourningmoon #beautiful #vscofl #todaywasrough #thismadeitbetter #terraceia #picturedoesntdoitjustice #gooutside #lookup

A photo posted by Lauren (@misss_laurenn) on Nov 25, 2015 at 3:51pm PST

We pulled some of the best pictures from around the Internet to show you what the moon looks like if you can’t make it outside.

#fullmoon #mourningmoon #november #sky #nightsky #romantic_darkness #transfer_visions #sky_brilliance

A photo posted by Stacy (@photosbyssherwood) on Nov 25, 2015 at 4:41pm PST

What will you give up thinking about at this Mourning Moon?

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