The Majestic ‘Buck Supermoon’ Emerges with Vibrant Splendor

The first supermoon of the year illuminated the night sky on Sunday, captivating observers worldwide.

In the northern hemisphere, July’s full moon is commonly referred to as the “Buck Moon” due to the seasonal growth of antlers on male deer. This year’s occurrence, known as the “Super Buck Moon” or “Buck Supermoon,” presented an extraordinary astronomical event.

The term “supermoon” was bestowed upon this phenomenon because the full moon was nearer to Earth than usual. The moon’s elliptical orbit brings it closest to our planet once a month. However, it is only considered a supermoon when this close approach coincides with the full moon.

The “Buck Supermoon” hovered at a distance of 224,895 miles (361,934km) from Earth, approximately 13,959 miles (22,466km) closer than its usual position. It appeared 5.8% larger and 12.8% brighter than a typical full moon, with the enhanced brightness being more noticeable than the slight increase in size.

While the full moon is often associated with werewolf myths and changes in human behavior, there is some evidence suggesting that lunar phases influence sleep patterns. An interesting study revealed that during a full moon, individuals took approximately five minutes longer to fall asleep, slept for 20 minutes less, and experienced a 30% reduction in deep sleep.

The lunar cycle undeniably impacts various organisms. The greatest animal migration on Earth, involving the movement of zooplankton from the depths of the Arctic Ocean to the shallows, is influenced by moonlight. Similarly, the red crab migration on Christmas Island and the spawning of coral reefs in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef are also influenced by the moon.

During July in the northern hemisphere, the full moon’s path across the southern sky is at its lowest, resembling the position of the sun during December.

The “Buck Supermoon” marked the first of four supermoons in 2023. The subsequent three supermoons, scheduled for August 2, August 31, and September 29, will also occur during the moon’s closest approach to Earth.

The upcoming full moon will be the Sturgeon Moon, which is the second-largest supermoon of the year.

Here’s to clear skies and awe-inspiring moments.

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