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JE Lifestyle Desk: The first full moon of the summer, also known as Buck or Thunder Moon is all set to grace the skies in July 2023. The full moon will illuminate the sky on July 03, as reported by NASA and will be a treat for sky gazers and astronomy.

According to NASA, the next full Moon will be on Monday morning, July 3, 2023, appearing opposite the Sun in Earth-based longitude at 7:39 AM EDT. This will be late Sunday night in the International Date Line West time zone and early Tuesday morning from the Chatham Island Time zone eastward to the International Date Line. The Moon will appear full for 3 days around this time, from Saturday evening to Tuesday evening.

What Is Buck Moon?

Buck moon signifies the new antlers that emerge on a deer buck’s forehead around this time. It is also referred to as Thunder Moon, Hay and Wyrt Moon. The Native Americans also call it Salmon Moon, Raspberry Moon, and Thunder Moon because of the frequent thunderstorms in the summer.

NASA states that the term "supermoon" was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 as either a new or full Moon that occurs when the Moon is within 90% of perigee, its closest approach to Earth.”

Spiritual Significance Of July 2023 Supermoon

In the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain communities, full moon or buck moon signifies Guru Purnima, which is celebrated to honour the Guru who shaped our lives and helped us lead our lives the right way. The festival of Guru Purnima, also known as Vyasa Purnima holds immense significance and is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across the country.

For Theravada Buddhists, this full Moon is signified as Asalha Puja, also known as Dharma Day or Esala Poya. It is an important festival that celebrates the Buddha's first sermon after reaching nirvana, which initially started Buddhism.

How To Watch Buck Moon?

The best time to view the July supermoon or buck moon is at the moonrise or the setting moon. It is the time when the moon appears the largest in the sky. If the skies are clear, the supermoon can be viewed with the naked eye, otherwise one can use a binocular or telescope to get a perfect view. Meanwhile, the next two Supermoons will take place in August, and the year's final Supermoon will take place in September.