The moon will be relatively close to Earth in its slightly elliptical orbit, making it appear slightly larger and brighter than usual. “Buck Moon” or “Thunder Moon” will officially reach its climax on July 13, at 2:37 p.m. EDT (opens in new tab) (1837 GMT), according to timeanddate.com. While definitions of the “supermoon” vary, NASA eclipse observer Fred Espenac counts the July full moon as the third of four in a row. New York observers will see the nearly full moon set at about 4:55 a.m. local time on July 13, according to timeanddate.com. the slightly waning moon will rise again at 9:00 p.m. As the full moons dominate the night sky and wash away dimmer objects, it’s a good time to focus your efforts on observing the sky using your eyes, binoculars or a telescope to look at the Moon. With the naked eye, you can see highlands and lowlands, which can take some shapes with cultural meanings. Binoculars or telescope show details in craters, mountains, ridges and other huge features. Fortunately, the moon is a great target for observation practice, as it is easy to find in the sky, it is a great object to watch and reflects a lot of light for budding photographers. If you are hoping to photograph the moon, take a look at our best astrophotography cameras and the best astrophotography lenses. Also read our guide on how to photograph the moon with a camera for some useful tips to plan your lunar photography. Editor’s Note: If you take an amazing photo of the moon and want to share it with Space.com readers, send your photos, comments, and your name and location to [email protected] Follow Elizabeth Howell on Twitter @howellspace (opens in new tab). Follow us on Twitter @Spacedotcom (opens in new tab) or on Facebook.
