OK, 2020 has turned out to be one of the craziest years I've seen in my lifetime. A pandemic that shut down the entire planet except for liquor stores and Walmart. Police stations on fire, bad guys chasing cops, riots in the streets, am I missing anything? Then I came across the following; during the 4th of July weekend we will have both a full moon and an eclipse. Our dog won't know if she should howl, bark, or hide under the bed.
For whatever you do this weekend be safe and don't make the world any crazier than it already is. Just the same, watch for ladders and black cats crossing your path! Happy 4th of July America!
There’s a full moon and a lunar eclipse to go with this weekend’s fireworks!
It’s called the Buck Moon.
By Ed Payne
(Gray News)
After the fireworks fly for Independence Day, the Buck Moon makes its debut early Sunday at 12:44 a.m. ET.(that's just before midnight Central Time)
“Traditionally, the full moon in July is called the Buck Moon because a buck’s antlers are in full growth mode at this time,” according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
The July full moon is also known as the Thunder Moon because thunderstorms are so frequent during the month.
Sunday’s light show includes a penumbral eclipse. That’s when the moon crosses through the faint outer edge of Earth’s shadow, making our closest celestial neighbor appear slightly darker.
Viewing conditions for the full moon and eclipse will depend on the weather and skies in your area.
For whatever you do this weekend be safe and don't make the world any crazier than it already is. Just the same, watch for ladders and black cats crossing your path! Happy 4th of July America!
There’s a full moon and a lunar eclipse to go with this weekend’s fireworks!
It’s called the Buck Moon.
By Ed Payne
(Gray News)
After the fireworks fly for Independence Day, the Buck Moon makes its debut early Sunday at 12:44 a.m. ET.(that's just before midnight Central Time)
“Traditionally, the full moon in July is called the Buck Moon because a buck’s antlers are in full growth mode at this time,” according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
The July full moon is also known as the Thunder Moon because thunderstorms are so frequent during the month.
Sunday’s light show includes a penumbral eclipse. That’s when the moon crosses through the faint outer edge of Earth’s shadow, making our closest celestial neighbor appear slightly darker.
Viewing conditions for the full moon and eclipse will depend on the weather and skies in your area.