Every time we see the Moon, it seems to take on a different shape from our point of view. The Moon's orbit around the Earth and the angles at which sunlight reaches it are the causes of this change. The Moon appears to glow because it reflects sunlight that strikes it rather than producing any light. Because of this, the area of the Moon that is visible and seems lighted varies according to the Sun, Moon, and Earth's positions. People see this phenomenon as the changing shape of the Moon. Every full moon is unique, and depending on the season, full moons have different names in Western cultures. Here are some names for full moons that are given throughout the year.