According to NASA, the moon will appear full from early Tuesday morning to early Friday morning. However, local weather conditions will ultimately determine how much of this will be visible. Environment Canada features mostly clear night skies for BC, and a mix of clear skies and clouds for the prairies. From Ontario to the Atlantic Ocean, the forecast calls for either a few clouds or showers and cloudy periods.
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A supermoon occurs when the moon is full and its orbit is also close to Earth. While the moon’s orbit around Earth may appear round, it is not. It is elliptical and the closest point to Earth is called perigee, at a distance of about 363,300 km. Story continues below ad With the moon at or near perigee, it will appear larger and brighter than normal. For what it’s worth, the furthest point, or apogee, is about 405,000 km. Several astronomy websites report that this will be the brightest supermoon of the year, as it is 357,418 kilometers from Earth. Since it’s July, the month’s full moon also has many names, including Buck Moon, Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Salmon Moon. 0:55 ‘Strawberry’ supermoon rises behind ancient coastal Greek temple ‘Strawberry’ supermoon rises behind ancient coastal Greek temple – June 15, 2022 A month ago, on June 14, a supermoon occurred. It was called the Strawberry Moon, as it happened during the strawberry harvest. Trending Stories
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The Farmer’s Almanac says it is called the Buck Moon “because the antlers of the male deer (bucks) are in a state of full growth at this time. Bucks shed and regenerate their antlers every year, creating a larger and more impressive set as the years go by.” Story continues below ad An online site has an online stream dedicated to this month’s supermoon. 1:32 Timelapse video shows Supermoon rising in skies over Arizona Timelapse video shows Supermoon rising in skies over Arizona – November 15, 2016 If you’re planning to take photos of this week’s supermoon, Greg Reely of Osoyoos, BC, has tips on how to take memorable photos. “If you don’t have a DSLR or a camera, something with a body and manual settings, and you’re using a phone, I suggest using a tripod if you can,” says Reely, whose passion for photography has turned into a small business. “And if you want to create an unforgettable photo, find something in the foreground that interests you, whether it’s a mountain range or a sculpture or a person. This will make for a much more interesting photo.” Reely says “if you have a long lens, you can focus on a mountain range or a structure of some kind and, as the moon rises, capture it. Not when it’s fully raised, but just like it’s coming over the hill or behind a building or a bridge or something. Story continues below ad “It makes for a much more memorable shoot.” 0:46 Year in Review: The Year of the Supermoon Year in Review: The Year of the Supermoon – December 17, 2016 © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
