The second Supermoon of 2022 will last up to three days this week, according to NASA. The moon will arrive at its closest point to the Earth for 2022: a perigee distance of 357,264 kilometres away. The Super Buck Moon will be visible at 2:38 PM EDT (12:08 AM IST, Thursday).
Biggest Supermoon of 2022: Date and time
As per international space agencies, the Super Buck Moon will be visible in the night sky tonight. One will be able to witness the supermoon in full bloom at 12:08 am on Thursday i.e July 14.
History of Supermoon or Buck Moon
According to Old Farmer's Almanac -- a reference book containing weather forecasts, the supermoon is nicknamed as Buck Moon meaning that the full moon will occur when it's at its closest point to the Earth. It also derived the name from the antlers of male deer (bucks) that 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.
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Supermoon: A rare occurrence
Supermoons only happen three to four times a year, and always appear consecutively. Throughout most of Earth's orbit around the sun, perigee and the full moon do not overlap, according to NASA. The first supermoon of 2022 rose in June and the third and final of the year will rise in August. The next supermoon is slated to appear on September 18, 2024.
How to watch Supermoon 2022?
Supermoon can be watched by stargazers tonight. If the supermoon is not visible from your location, you can watch the live stream of the phenomena on the official website of NASA.
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Who can watch Supermoon 2022?
Anybody who is a nature enthusiast can look up in the sky on Wednesday, July 13, going into Thursday, July 14 to witness the Supermoon or Buck Moon.
Significance of Supermoon 2022
Apart from its cosmic beauty, Supermoon can have tidal effects on the planet. Therefore it causes very high and low tides. Moreover, aggravated flooding can be one of the outcomes of the coastal storms at the sea during this time.
