An unusual moon rises over Ukraine – Deer moon: when can you see it

0 < p>In 2024, twelve full moons, two lunar eclipses, four Supermoons, a seasonal Blue Moon.

Native American tribes called the July full moon the Deer Moon because at this time of the year, young deer begin to grow new antlers, which by the end of July in most males are already fully formed and begin to harden, writes Live Science. Other traditional names for the July full moon include the Thunder Moon and the Hay Moon. And the Anishinaabeg people call it Miin Giizis, or the Berry Moon.

The full July (Deer Moon) will occur on July 21 at 1:20 p.m.. The celestial event will take place on the 16th lunar day of the lunar calendar. The moon will rise at 21:41 and set at 03:10.

The full moon always rises in the east when the sun sets in the west. After shining all night, the full moon sets in the west as the sun rises in the east. That's because a full moon occurs when the Earth is perfectly positioned between the sun and the moon, and the moon is fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

July's Deer Moon will be the last regular full moon in four months. The next full moon after it will be the Sturgeon Moon on Monday, August 19. This will be the first of four consecutive supermoons in 2024. The Moon's orbital path around the Earth is a small oval, which means that each month has its closest point (perigee) and farthest point (apogee). When a full moon occurs close to perigee, it is sometimes called a supermoon because it appears slightly larger and shines slightly brighter.

The full moon will be visible all night long, provided the weather is good and nothing obstructs the view. Observe the Moon with the naked eye or use binoculars or a small telescope to view its craters.