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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
First Full Moon of Summer 2025 shines this week
Do you have reasonably clear skies during the latter half of this week? If so, take a few minutes to look towards the sky, and witness the beauty of the Full Buck Moon. July 2025's Full Moon occurs at exactly 20:39 UTC, or 4:39 p.m. EDT, on the 10th. This view of the Buck Moon was captured by Matt Melnyk on July 13, 2022 from Calgary, Alberta, and uploaded to The Weather Network's UGC gallery. Don't be too focused on seeing it at that precise moment, though. The side of the Moon that perpetually faces Earth will appear full — over 99 per cent illuminated by the Sun — from after midnight on the morning of July 10, all night long from moonrise to moonset on the night of the 10th to 11th, and even as the Moon rises again on the evening of the 11th. This is the first of three Full Moons for Summer 2025. It is also the second of four 'normal' sized Full Moons that span the season, following a string of 'Micromoons' in late winter through the spring, and before the upcoming trio of 'Supermoons' that will close out the year. The three Full Moons of Summer 2025. Although the September 7-8 Corn Moon does produce a Total Lunar Eclipse, the event will not be directly visible from anywhere in Canada. (NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio/Scott Sutherland) However, if you'd like to see the Moon look exceptionally big, be sure to find it in the eastern sky just after sunset, or in the western sky just before sunrise. In either case, a mysterious effect known as the Moon Illusion will make our celestial companion look huge! READ MORE: Who will actually get to see the Moon Thursday night? Here are the cloud forecast maps for across Canada: Cloud cover forecast for the western half of Canada. (The Weather Network) Cloud cover forecast for the eastern half of Canada. (The Weather Network) With the exception of the occasional Blue Moon, each Full Moon we see during the year has its own popular name. The publishers of the Old Farmer's Almanac gathered these names together in the early 20th century, inspired by Colonial and European folklore, but mostly by the indigenous peoples of what is now the northeastern United States and the Great Lakes region. This graphic collects all the relevant data for the 12 Full Moons of 2025. (Scott Sutherland/NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio. Supermoon and Micromoon data courtesy Fred Espenak) According to the Old Farmer's Almanac: "The full Moon in July is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year, producing a larger and more impressive set as the years go by." Although the name is most often used just to describe this particular Full Moon, it refers to far more than just this one phase. Like other advanced cultures around the world, the indigenous peoples of North America used a sophisticated lunar calendar to track time. For example, the Anishinaabe visualized their calendar using the pattern of plates on the shell of a turtle. The 28 small plates around the shell's edge corresponded to the days of each lunar cycle, and the 13 large plates on the turtle's back were the 13 lunar months of the year. (Scott Sutherland) DON'T MISS: Each of the 13 moons was given a name, similar to the months of the Gregorian calendar. However, whereas the names of the Gregorian months came from gods, rulers, and their numerical order in the calendar, indigenous names for the moons were taken from the aspect of nature that affected the peoples' lives at that time of year. Coincidentally, the Buck Moon most often lines up with the month of July in the Gregorian calendar. As shown below, though, it does not usually match up perfectly with the calendar month. The phases of the Buck Moon in 2025, from the June 25 New Moon through the July 23 Waning Crescent Moon. (NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio/Scott Sutherland) (Thumbnail image shows the Full Buck Moon on June 30, 2024, taken by Lisa O'Driscoll from Deer Lake, Newfoundland.) Click here to view the video
Scotsman
08-07-2025
- General
- Scotsman
The Buck Moon is the name of the full Moon in July. The Buck Moon will rise on July 10 at around 10pm.
What the Buck Moon could look like - low-hanging Moon, Moon illusion, orange appearing Moon and lunar halo explained. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Buck Moon will rise later this week. Here's all you need to know about the Buck Moon, including what it is, what it could look like and when you should be able to see it. What is the Buck Moon? The Buck Moon is the name of the full Moon in July. Full Moons are given informal names, relating to what is happening in nature at that time of year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Male deer, 'Bucks', start to grow their antlers in July, and it is also the beginning of the game-hunting season - leading to the name Buck Moon. The Buck Moon will rise on July 10 at around 10pm. | Canva What could the Buck Moon look like? The name Buck Moon has nothing to do with the appearance of the full Moon. Buck Moon low in the sky The Buck Moon is low in the sky - not rising very high above the flat, southern horizon. The Moon illusion According to the BBC Sky at Night Magazine, the low declination and shallow pass across the southern horizon makes the Buck Moon a good time to observe the Moon illusion. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Moon illusion is how a full Moon close to the horizon can appear large, likely due to the Moon being closer to foreground objects and seeming to dwarf them, emphasising the Moon's size. Buck Moon appearing orange When looking at the Buck Moon from Earth, it can appear orange, but this is due to perspective rather than the actual colour of the Moon. The orange appearance is caused by sunlight bouncing off the Moon and passing through Earth's atmosphere. Lunar halo A halo may also be visible around the Buck Moon. The halo appearance is caused by moonlight passing through the surrounding clouds. When is the Buck Moon? The Buck Moon will rise on July 10 at around 10pm. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Experts say you'll need a clear southern horizon to see it, unobstructed by tall buildings or trees. 2025 upcoming full moon names and dates Buck Moon July 10 Sturgeon Moon August 9 Corn Moon September 7 Hunter's Moon October 7 Beaver Moon November 5 Cold Moon December 4
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
NASA's discovery of Moon rust is stranger than science fiction
The Moon is the closest celestial body to Earth and holds many mysteries waiting to be uncovered. Despite the centuries of research projects, many of its secrets remain locked away, especially when it comes to its composition, presence of water and history. In recent years, many space missions to the moon have given rise to new discoveries that are shedding light on the Moon's past and the difficulties of its surface. Similarly, a recent discovery of rust on the surface of the Moon has shocked the scientists because it is next to impossible, given the Moon's lack of atmosphere and water. While the Moon is traditionally considered a lifeless, airless world, new research suggests that, despite these harsh conditions, it might still be home to a process known as oxidation, which creates rust. A recent study published in Science Advances by researchers from the University of Hawaii and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has brought to light the presence of hematite , a form of rust on the Moon's surface. This has confused researchers as rust typically requires oxygen and water to form, two substances that the Moon is not known to have in abundance. The research focuses on data gathered by the Indian Space Research Organization's Chandrayaan-1 orbiter . Rust was discovered on Moons surface Researchers had long assumed that the Moon's lack of atmosphere meant it couldn't support the chemical reaction necessary for rust to form. However, detailed analysis of data from the Chandrayaan-1 orbiter's Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) instrument revealed surprising signs of hematite. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo 'I was surprised to find a close match with the spectral signature of hematite,' said Shuai Li, lead author of the study from the University of Hawaii. Hematite is an iron oxide, commonly known as rust, which forms when iron interacts with both oxygen and water. The discovery suggests that, despite the Moon's airless environment, some form of rust is a surprise for scientists. What is the reason behind rusting on the Moon? Apart from that, the Moon's surface is bombarded by hydrogen from the solar wind, which typically prevents oxidation. 'It's very puzzling,' said Shuai Li, lead author of the study. However, researchers turned to an unlikely source for the oxygen, which is the Earth. Our planet's magnetic field extends into space, creating a magnetotail that carries oxygen to the Moon. This explains why more hematite was found on the Earth-facing side of the Moon. Moreover, the Moon's temperature extremes and occasional shielding from the solar wind during full Moon phases allow oxidation to occur. Adding to the mystery, water, while scarce on the Moon, may come from fast-moving dust particles that bombard the surface, potentially mixing with iron-rich minerals and helping in the rusting process. Abigail Fraeman of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory says, "Little bits of water and the impact of dust particles are allowing iron in these bodies to rust. "
Int'l Cricket Council
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Australia bracing for ‘full strength' T20 World Cup champions New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand are set to lock horns in a three-match T20I series starting Friday, March 21. Featuring the last two winners of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, the series offers an opportunity to iron out their teams in the shortest format with one eye on the next edition of the tournament in 2026. 'I think they (fixtures) are really important. We're coming off the back of a successful series but we want to finish off the season really well,' Australia head coach Shelley Nitschke said. 'There are only nine T20Is between now and the next T20 World Cup. So when you start to break it up like that, every opportunity you get to play in that format is going to be really valuable for us.' Nitschke added that the White Ferns will offer a stern challenge with the return of Sophie Devine, Melie Kerr and Lea Tahuhu in the T20I squad. ALSO READ - Star players return as White Ferns name squad for Australia T20Is 'They're gonna be coming at us pretty hard. They're the T20 World Cup champions... they're back to full strength. Sophie (Devine) comes back in. So it should be a really exciting contest,' she said. While Australia are coming into the series on the back of an Ashes series sweep against England at home, New Zealand played a 1-1 stalemate against Sri Lanka in the recent three-match T20I series. WATCH: New Zealand win the T20 World Cup | Final | WT20WC 2024 For Australia, Beth Mooney is approaching a major milestone – her 200th international appearance for the national team. Gushing praise of the wicketkeeper-batter, Nitschke added, 'Moons has been really amazing with her consistency. That amount of time – 200 games – is such a fantastic feat. 'I think just the way the game has changed and Moons just keeps churning out the runs in all formats as well. She's just topped up a ton in Test match as well. 'To be so consistent with what she does in all three formats, she continues to evolve and change. I think that's a massive effort. It's really a special day for her.' Series schedule: 1st T20I, March 21, Eden Park 2nd T20I, March 23, Bay Oval 3rd T20I, March 26, Wellington Regional Stadium News Australia Women New Zealand Women
CBS News
13-03-2025
- Science
- CBS News
March 2025 lunar eclipse set for tonight as "Blood Moon" arrives. Here's when to see it around NYC.
The March 2025 total lunar eclipse should be visible tonight as what's called the "Blood Moon" shines over New York City and the suburbs of Long Island, the Hudson Valley and New Jersey. Here's what to know about when and where to try to catch a glimpse. What time will the 2025 lunar eclipse be visible in NYC? The eclipse will be visible from the Earth's western hemisphere on Thursday, March 13 into Friday, March 14, depending on where you are. In our area, you'll have to stay up late -- or get up early -- to see the show. It will start at 1:26 a.m. Friday, and full totality will last nearly an hour from 2:26 a.m. to 3:31 a.m. It's expected to be over by 4:32 a.m. Unfortunately for the viewing conditions, there will be lots of clouds and even some fog or drizzle in those overnight hours. Our forecasters say if they had to pick a best viewing spot, it would be in the central Hudson Valley, north of New York City. What is a total lunar eclipse? A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth and moon align so the moon passes into the Earth's shadow. During a total lunar eclipse, the entire moon falls within the darkest part of the shadow. Lunar eclipses are sometimes called "Blood Moons," because the moon can appear red-orange in color from the shadow. March's full moon is also called the "Worm Moon," signaling the start of spring is just days away. Our next total lunar eclipse is a little over four years away in June 2029.
