THE next full moon — which is called a Buck Moon and believed to have a “spiritual meaning” — is going to be visible this week.
But when can we see it? Here’s all you need to know…
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Is it a Full Moon tonight?
The next full moon — which is called a Buck Moon and believed to have a “spiritual meaning” — is going to be visible this week.
The moon, also known as Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Mead Moon, will be visible this Friday, July 23.
Top tips to see the Buck Moon?
It should be a nice and bright Moon, as we recently had a Super Moon.
According to Nasa, the full moon will appear opposite the sun at 10.37pm ET for the Americas.
“The Moon will appear full for about three days around the peak of the full Moon, from Thursday evening through Sunday morning,” scientists said.
On Friday, July 23, the moon will rise at 9:16pm in London.
Meanwhile, in the moon will rise at 8:33pm in New York and 8:15pm in Los Angeles, Forbes reports.
Spiritual mentor and law of attraction coach Esther McCann told Woman & Home Magazine that the Buck Moon is an ideal time to connect with the natural world.
McCann said: “I would recommend getting outdoors in the summer evening if you can to truly connect with nature in this beautiful season.
“Find somewhere quiet and feel free to go barefoot to connect to the earth.”
How many Full Moons are there in a year?
There are 12 full Moons to spot in 2021, each with its own unique name.
Here’s the full list:
- January 28 – Wolf Moon
- February 27 – Snow Moon
- March 28 – Worm Moon
- April 27 – Pink Moon
- May 26 – Flower Moon
- June 24 – Strawberry Moon
- July 24 – Buck Moon
- August 22 – Sturgeon Moon
- September 21 – Corn Moon / Harvest Moon
- October 20 – Hunter’s Moon
- November 19 – Beaver Moon
- December 19 – Cold Moon
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