1/7 The Supermoon was seen on Monday morning, July 3, 2023, appearing opposite the Sun in Earth-based longitude at 7:39 AM EDT, says NASA. (AFP)
The Moon will appear full for 3 days around this time, from Saturday evening to Tuesday evening. (AFP)
2/7 The Moon will appear full for 3 days around this time, from Saturday evening to Tuesday evening. (AFP)
There was an increase of 5.8 percent in size and 12.8% in brightness as the moon approached the Earth - it got closer than usual. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP) (AFP)
3/7 There was an increase of 5.8 percent in size and 12.8% in brightness as the moon approached the Earth - it got closer than usual. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP) (AFP)
When the moon is in its full moon phase in its orbit around Earth, it's referred to as a supermoon. The term "supermoon" was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979. (Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP) (AFP)
4/7 When the moon is in its full moon phase in its orbit around Earth, it's referred to as a supermoon. The term "supermoon" was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979. (Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP) (AFP)
A full moon in July is called a Buck Supermoon in certain areas because it coincides with the season in the northern hemisphere when bucks grow new antlers. REUTERS/Henry Romero (REUTERS)
5/7 A full moon in July is called a Buck Supermoon in certain areas because it coincides with the season in the northern hemisphere when bucks grow new antlers. REUTERS/Henry Romero (REUTERS)
In addition to the Buck Moon, the Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Wyrt Moon are also names for this lunar event. Lightning storms are common in July, hence the Thunder Moon's name. REUTERS/Henry Romero (REUTERS)
6/7 In addition to the Buck Moon, the Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Wyrt Moon are also names for this lunar event. Lightning storms are common in July, hence the Thunder Moon's name. REUTERS/Henry Romero (REUTERS)
Full supermoons are the biggest and brightest full Moons for the year. (Reuters)
7/7 Full supermoons are the biggest and brightest full Moons for the year. (Reuters)