It is common to incorporate flares and fireworks in your July 4th celebrations. This year, you can add seeing the Buck Moon lunar eclipse in the mix.
On July 4 (and, depending on your time zone, July 5), you can see the July full moon, also known as the Buck Moon, and, in some parts of the world, witness a penumbral lunar eclipse. While everyone will be able to see the full moon, those located in southern / western Europe, parts of northern and western Africa, parts of North America, South America, the Pacific, the Atlantic, the Indian Ocean, and Antarctica have the opportunity to see the eclipse.
Like many moons, the nickname “dollar” takes advantage of a natural occurrence that historically occurs during the month, in this case, when a male deer cultivates its new antlers. After the mating season, deer tend to drop their antlers, and with the warmer weather comes the appearance of new bones. A natural phenomenon that requires a moon to be named after that, I’d say.
Now, a little more about the event that is happening in heaven. In addition to the full moon, the geographic locations mentioned above will have the chance to witness a penumbral lunar eclipse. This type of lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, earth, and moon are all aligned. The earth prevents part of the sunlight from hitting the moon, covering all or part of the moon with its shadow and creating the eclipse.
As a result of this, the moon might seem a bit darker to those who observe the night sky. But regardless of your location or the level of lightness you see, expect to experience the moon in its fullest form.
