The full Buck Moon or Thunder Moon passes behind Hudson Yards and the Empire State Building lit in the flag colors of countries competing in the Tokyo Olympics as it rises in New York City on July 23, 2021 as seen from Lyndhurst, New Jersey. (Photo b July's full moon has a name you won't soon forget – the Full Buck Supermoon – and you won't be able to miss it in the sky either because for several nights the moon will appear full before the main event.Summer is in full swing -- as is the heat – but that means more time for sky gazing and enjoying the celestial shows above.
June had the Strawberry Moon which was a special treat for the eyes, but July's full moon is a supermoon, meaning it is closer in its orbit to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter in the sky.
According to the Farmer's Almanac, the July 2022 supermoon will also appear farther south in the sky, adding to its enlarged appearance.
The moon will be 222,089 miles away from Earth during its closest approach, about 17,000 miles closer than it is on average, according to NASA. THESE PHOTOS OF THE SUN WILL PUT YOUR 4K TV TO SHAMEOn Wednesday, July 13 at 5:06 a.m.