First supermoon of 2023 today: Why it's called Buck Moon, when it will be visible in India
moon, with its captivating beauty and celestial presence, has been a subject of fascination for humans since time immemorial. Every month, our lunar companion graces us with its various phases, each bearing its own unique name and significance. One such enchanting phenomenon is the July Buck Moon.
The first supermoon of 2023, also known as buck moon, will appear on Monday, July 3, when the Moon will appear to be brighter and 7 per cent larger than its normal appearance. In India, the full moon sight will appear at around 5:08 pm on Monday.What causes a supermoon? Full moon occurs when the Sun and the Moon are aligned on opposite sides of Earth. Due to this, 100 percent of the Moon's face is illuminated by the Sun.
As the Moon orbits the Earth in an elliptical shape rather than in a circle, its distance to us varies over time. A supermoon is a phenomenon that occurs when a full Moon takes place at the same time as the perigee (when the Moon is closest to the Earth). A full Moon during perigee will appear 14 per cent larger and 30 per cent brighter than a full Moon during apogee (when the Moon is furthest away from the Earth – an event called a micromoon).
July's supermoon will be 14,000 miles closer to the Earth compared to other celestial events.Why July Supermoon is called Buck Moon? The tradition of naming full moons has its roots in Native American folklore, where tribes observed the lunar cycles and assigned names based on natural occurrences and seasonal markers. These names were used to track time, signify important events, and aid in agriculture and hunting. The Buck Moon, specifically, finds its origins in the traditions of some Native American tribes, primarily those from the northeastern region of North
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