Full Moon July 2023: As soon as July 4 approaches, skywatchers will also enjoy a gift from the galaxy. Recently, NASA announced that the first supermoon of 2023 will appear in the sky on Monday, July 3, 2023. The supermoon appears to be slightly larger and brighter than a typical full moon.
This will be considered the beginning of the four supermoons, which are full moons that occur when the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit. According to NASA “The moon will appear full for 3 days around this time, from Saturday night to Tuesday night.”
This will be quite an interesting event as it coincides with the peak of the 4th of July celebrations. This means that the sky will be filled with fireworks and other bright lights, making for a real spectacle. spectacular.
NASA stated that “The term ‘supermoon’ was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 to mean a New Moon or Full Moon occurring when the Moon is within 90% of perigee, its closest approach to Earth. .
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What is the Buck Moon or Full Moon of July 2023?
The July Supermoon is also known as the Buck Moon. According to NASA, the name “Buck Moon” comes from the Maine Farmer’s Almanac. It started naming full moons in the 1930s and the practice became quite popular. The name comes from the fact that this is the time of year when bucks start growing new antlers.
NASA mentioned that “The next full moon will be on the morning of Monday, July 3, 2023, appearing to face the Sun in longitude relative to Earth at 7:39 a.m. EDT. This will be late Sunday night in West International Time and early Tuesday morning from Chatham Island time zone east to International Date Line.”
Buck Moon is also known as the Thunder Moon and the name comes from the Algonquin tribes that lived in the northeastern United States. This is because there are often thunderstorms in early summer.
The Buck moon has different names in different regions. For Indians, it is known as Guru Full Moon (Guru Purnima) which is a time to purify the mind and honor spiritual masters.
To Europeans, it is called Hay Moon or Rose Moon. Space.com mentions, “Eclipse expert and retired NASA astrophysicist Fred Espanak told Space.com that during July Buck Moon, the moon will be only 224,895 miles (361,934 km) from Earth on average. Its about 238,000 miles (382,900 km).”
The best time to see the July super moon will be when the moon rises or sets. This is when the moon will appear largest in the sky. One can find moon rise and set time at his location by using stargazing app or website.
If the sky is clear, people can see the super moon with the naked eye. However, binoculars or a telescope will give a clearer view.
All in all, the July 2023 supermoon is a truly special event that is sure to surprise and delight skywatchers around the world. With the culmination of the 4th of July celebrations coinciding with this astronomical event, this will be a night to remember.
Categories: Optical Illusion
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