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July’s full moon was in the limelight around the world as it shone brightly over the weekend.
A full moon occurs when the moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the sun. It officially reached full illumination at 6:17 a.m. EDT (1017 GMT) on July 21 but still appears relatively full for a few days around peak.
July’s full moon is also known as the Buck Moon or Thunder Moon, the former because it coincides with the time of year when a buck’s antlers are in full growth and the latter because it is also when there are thunderstorms. common in many parts of the region. world.
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Photographer Robbie Pesiwarissa sent this beautiful photo of the full moon rising over Sydney Harbor in Australia on July 21st.
“It was a cold and windy day, difficult to keep the camera steady even on a tripod,” Pesiwarissa told Space.com in an email.
Pesiwarissa had to contend not only with the elements but also a lot of traffic on the water including from large cruise ships that temporarily blocked the view.
“Fortunately I managed to catch a smaller sailboat which adds interest to the picture,” continued Pesiwarissa.
The next day at dawn Pesiwarissa tried to capture the full moon again, this time the image was photographed not by a boat but by a seagull!
In Turkey, the full moon shared the sky with dozens of hot air balloons roaming over the historic region of Cappadocia in Anatolia.
Photographer Sercan Kucuksahin captured the beautiful scenes unfolding in the dawn sky on July 22, 2024.
With the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games only days away, the golden moon took the number 1 spot in the skies over Paris on 21 July 2024.
Photographer Wang Zhao captured this stunning image of the full moon shining near the Eiffel Tower, adorned with Olympic rings.
Lisa Shislowski sent us this beautiful image of the full moon shining over the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
“With the boats going by, with the full Buck Moon, it was a sight to enjoy,” Shislowski told Space.com in an email.
A blood-red Buck Moon rises behind the Statue of Liberty in New York City.
Photographer Gary Hershorn took this dramatic photo on 21 July 2024.
Below, a full moon rising behind the Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey.
Photographer Kemal Aslan took the image on 21 July 2024.
Another great entry from Turkey shows Buck Moon’s location in the early hours at Anitkabir, a mausoleum complex in Ankara’s Çankaya district. The mausoleum serves as the resting place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the first president of the Republic of Turkey.
Photographer Muhammad Abdullah Kurtar captured the dramatic scene on 21 July 2024.
Photographer Allen Berman sent us this stunning image of the Buck Moon rising over Santa Monica, California, USA. The image was captured from Pacific Palisades, almost 4 miles across the bay.
“I thought the juxtaposition of the moon and the Santa Monica Ferris Wheel might be interesting,” Berman told Space.com in an email.
“The initial plan was to see the moon directly above the white building in the background. However, I had to wait almost 10 minutes for the moon to come out of a cloud behind… as I ran along the Pacific Coast Highway to the keeping the moon above the Ferris wheel still turned out kinda nice I think,” continued Berman.
We agree! The image turned out very nice indeed.
In Greece, the Full Buck Moon rises behind the Ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion in spectacular fashion.
Photographer Nicolas Economou captured this amazing scene on July 20, 2024.
In Spain, July’s full moon put on a good display as it rose behind Seville Cathedral. The blood red moon is partially hidden by Algamitas mountain.
Photographer Joaquin Corchero captured the scene on July 21, 2024.
In Italy, the full moon painted a delightful scene in the sky as it rose behind the clouds above the Rocca Calascio Castle.
Photographer Lorenzo Di Cola took the image on July 20, 2024.
If you’re looking for a telescope or binoculars to look at the moon, our guides to the best treats binoculars and the best telescope deals can help you. In addition, our recommendations for best cameras for astrophotography and the best lenses for astrophotography it will help you get ready to capture your next skywatching event.
The IS the next full moon will happen on Monday, August 19 at 2:26pm EDT (1826 GMT.) August’s full moon will be an interesting target for skywatching and photography as it is the first full moon of the year.
