Poornima 2022: Missed the supermoon last month? No need to worry, you have one more chance because today (July 13, 2022) full moon will be visible again. The full moon on July 13 is known as the “Buck Moon”, a reference to the time of year when male deer, or reindeer, grow new horns. The supermoon will be visible around 2:38 PM EDT (12:08 AM IST, Thursday) on the night of July 13. The supermoon on June 14 was dubbed the “Strawberry Moon”. Because it happened during the strawberry harvest season.
The Moon’s orbit will this time bring it closer to Earth than usual. This cosmic conjunction is known as a supermoon, and it can make the moon appear slightly larger and brighter depending on the season.
A supermoon is a treat for skywatchers and photographers as it provides a great opportunity to witness celestial events.
We’ve spent the entire universe looking at the universe today, so let’s end this with something close to home.
Keep an eye on the skies for our next full moon, Buck Supermoon, on July 13: https://t.co/H9EI3XIZOu pic.twitter.com/RMAqLw7Qxv— NASA (@NASA) 12 July 2022
Will supermoon be visible in India?
Supermoon will be visible in India on July 14 at around 12.08 am. Due to aphelion (the point of Earth’s orbit that is farthest from the Sun), this time the supermoon occurs at roughly the same time as the Sun is farthest from the planet.
The tidal effects of a supermoon on Earth can result in a wide range of high and low ocean tides. Astronomers predict that coastal storms in the ocean around this time will increase coastal flooding. Between Tuesday morning and Friday morning, the Moon is likely to be full for three days.