Full moon the first full moon of 2000. The true time of a full moon may differ from this approximation by up to about 14.5 hours as a result of the non-circularity of the moon's orbit. See New moon for an explanation of the formula and its parameters. The age and apparent size of the full moon vary in a cycle of just under 14 synodic months, which has been referred to as a full moon cycle. Full moons are traditionally associated with temporal insomnia (inability to sleep), insanity (hence the terms "lunacy" and "lunatic") and various "magical phenomena" such as lycanthropy.
The Paper Moon The Paper Moon Montalbano nostalgically recalls his boyhood and the memories of his family, remembering episodes that stayed imprinted in his imagination, like when his father pulled his leg by stating that the Moon was made of paper and he faithfully believed him. He now starts to feel his age, worried that he's getting old and has not loved enough, especially those closest to him and now disappeared — a fact too late to remedy by showing his full love now, since they are no more. "Paper Moon" follows the narration of Montalbano's inner crisis and his depression about oncoming