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Buck Moon: July supermoon to appear brighter than usual in the sky this week Buck Moon: July supermoon appears brighter than usual in the sky
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The full moon rises above the Ancient Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, in Sounion, Greece, on Monday The moon illuminated the water in Larnaca, Cyprus
The Moon will have us gazing at the sky on Monday evening as it appears brighter and larger than usual. The Moon has left people gazing up at the sky after appearing brighter and larger than usual on Monday evening.
July's supermoon will appear full for up to three days, according to Nasa. July's supermoon is appearing full for up to three days, according to Nasa.
Known as a Buck Moon, it will be closer than normal in its orbit around the Earth. Known as a Buck Moon, it is closer than normal in its orbit around the Earth.
This is because the Moon's orbit is not a perfect circle due to the Earth's gravitational pull; instead it is elliptical, like an elongated circle or oval.This is because the Moon's orbit is not a perfect circle due to the Earth's gravitational pull; instead it is elliptical, like an elongated circle or oval.
Because of this, there are times in the Moon's 27.32-day orbit when it is closer to the Earth and other times when it is further away.Because of this, there are times in the Moon's 27.32-day orbit when it is closer to the Earth and other times when it is further away.
A supermoon happens when the Moon is at the closest point to Earth in its orbit and also in its full moon phase. A supermoon happens when the Moon is at the closest point to Earth in its orbit and also in its full Moon phase.
The full Moon in July was given the Native American name of Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer are in full growth mode in July, according to the Royal Observatory. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers.The full Moon in July was given the Native American name of Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer are in full growth mode in July, according to the Royal Observatory. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers.
The Moon reached peak illumination at 12:39 BST (07:39 Eastern Time) on Monday, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.The Moon reached peak illumination at 12:39 BST (07:39 Eastern Time) on Monday, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
The Almanac, which has published astronomical data for centuries, said the Buck Moon will orbit closer to the Earth than full Moons we have already had this year. The Almanac, which has published astronomical data for centuries, said the Buck Moon would orbit closer to the Earth than full Moons we have already had this year.
August's full Moon will be the only supermoon closer to the Earth this year, the publication said.August's full Moon will be the only supermoon closer to the Earth this year, the publication said.
In the UK, the best time to see the supermoon event will be earlier in the night across England, Wales, southern Scotland and Northern Ireland, according to BBC Weather Presenter Stav Danaos.
As the night progresses, visibility may lessen as clouds and rain fill the skies for much of central Scotland, he adds. After midnight, an area of cloud and rain will spread across southern parts of the UK too.
Here are some pictures of the Buck Moon from around the world on Sunday and Monday:Here are some pictures of the Buck Moon from around the world on Sunday and Monday:
The supermoon lights up the sky in Ashkelon, in southern Israel, on Monday The full moon rises above the Ancient Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, in Sounion, Greece, on Monday
The full moon rising behind the Iguazu Falls, on the Argentine side of the Igauzu River
The Buck Moon lit up the blue sky as it rose over St Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear on SundayThe Buck Moon lit up the blue sky as it rose over St Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear on Sunday
The dark sky in Stockingford, Warwickshire, was illuminated by the orange tones of the Buck MoonThe dark sky in Stockingford, Warwickshire, was illuminated by the orange tones of the Buck Moon
A tractor ploughs a field underneath the supermoon near the city of Ashkelon, in southern Israel, on MondayA tractor ploughs a field underneath the supermoon near the city of Ashkelon, in southern Israel, on Monday
The supermoon rises over Seaton Sluice in NorthumberlandThe supermoon rises over Seaton Sluice in Northumberland
A full moon sets behind the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, in Istanbul, TurkeyA full moon sets behind the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, in Istanbul, Turkey
New York City's iconic Statue of Liberty shared the skyline with the Buck MoonNew York City's iconic Statue of Liberty shared the skyline with the Buck Moon
A plane was captured flying across the Buck Moon in the sky above Paris
Spectators watching a sports game do not appear to notice the full moon behind them in Kutaisi, GeorgiaSpectators watching a sports game do not appear to notice the full moon behind them in Kutaisi, Georgia
The moon rose above the Virgin Mary Chaldean Cathedral in Iraq's Basra cityThe moon rose above the Virgin Mary Chaldean Cathedral in Iraq's Basra city
The supermoon was spotted next to a street lamp light in L'Aquila, ItalyThe supermoon was spotted next to a street lamp light in L'Aquila, Italy
A bird flies past the Buck Moon as it rises in the sky over a lighthouse at the port of Malaga, SpainA bird flies past the Buck Moon as it rises in the sky over a lighthouse at the port of Malaga, Spain
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