N00b question - when is the battery done charging?

just got my macbook yesterday and am now calibrating the battery. is the battery fully charged when the light on the recharger turns green or when the light turns off? dont want to remove it too early. thanks in advance.

FYI,The light on the MagSafe should never turn off.
It will be orange while charging and green when fully charged.
As stated,it's safe to leave MacBook plugged in with a full charge.
Note: I would recommend calibrating the battery about every 2 months.
Jim
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