The biggest full moon of 2022 put on a big show for moons around the world on Wednesday (July 13). Known as the Buck Moon, Thunder Moon or Hay Moon, July’s full moon appeared big and bright between the constellations of Sagittarius and Capricornus. July’s full moon is named after the antlers of male deer, which experience the most rapid phase of their annual growth during the summer months. This year’s Buck Moon has been designated a supermoon because it occurs while Earth’s satellite is approaching its closest point to Earth (perigee) throughout its slightly elliptical orbit around the planet. July’s full moon was the third in a string of four consecutive supermoons this year, stretching from May to August. For moonwalkers around the world, the Buck Moon was a spectacular sight, enabling photographers to capture stunning images as the moon appeared over natural landscapes and bustling cities. In this image, the Buck Moon can be seen above a buck grazing outside the village of Taarbaek, Denmark, about 9 miles (15 kilometers) north of Copenhagen, on July 14, 2022. Amateur astronomers planning to photograph the moon can check out our guides to the best astrophotography cameras and the best astrophotography lenses for some tips. Also be sure to check out our guide on how to photograph the moon with a camera to get the best photos you can on your next session.
