The date Easter falls on is determined by which lunar phase?
A Full moon
B New moon
C Harvest moon
Fact: Easter is celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox. This is why the date of Easter changes each year, depending on the timing of this full moon. Additionally, Western and Eastern churches often celebrate Easter on different dates because they follow different calendars—the Gregorian and Julian calendars, respectively.
Correct Answer: Full moon