The first of four supermoons this year will rise on Monday, appearing slightly larger and brighter in the night sky than normal.
The buck moon gets its name for the point in the year when male deer grow out their antlers.
It is also referred to as the "salmon moon" in reference to the timing of salmon runs, the Almanac says., the sun is aligned with the Earth and moon in that order. As a result, the light from the sun shines directly onto the area of the moon that is visible to people on Earth.As the moon follows its orbits, it reaches a point known as the apogee where it farthest from Earth and a point called the perigee where it is closest to Earth.
During a supermoon, the moon is at least 90 per cent of the way to its perigee position, at the same time as it is in a full-moon phase, making it appear larger and brighter.— the "sturgeon moon" on Aug. 1 and the "blue moon" on Aug. 30 — and the "harvest moon" on Sept. 29. Depending on local weather conditions, stargazers can view the supermoon by looking to the southeast after sunset., meteorologist Scott Sutherland says at the very least, the full moon will be visible Sunday night through Monday morning and again on Monday night through Tuesday morning.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mitchell, Allen to be added to all-time Argos team Monday nightHe came to Canada chasing an opportunity to continue playing football. On Monday night, Derrell (Mookie) Mitchell will forever be a part of the Toronto Argonauts.
Read more »
What's open and closed on MondayOnce Canada Day has come and gone, Toronto residents will still have a lot of options to entertain themselves on Monday.
Read more »
Road to Williamsport begins with district playdowns at National Little LeagueAction continues Sunday and Monday with games at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Read more »
Novak Djokovic's bid for Wimbledon title No. 8 and Grand Slam trophy No. 24 starts on MondayNovak Djokovic has already been No. 1 for more weeks than any man or woman in the half-century of computerized rankings. Now he will try to pull even with Roger Federer by earning title No. 8 at the oldest of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments.
Read more »
Golfer struck by lightning at Loch March has died; chief coroner is investigatingJesse Hawkins was one of two men struck by lightning at Loch March Golf \u0026amp\u003B Country Club on Monday.
Read more »
CHIEF CORONER INVESTIGATION: Golfer struck by lightning at Loch March has diedJesse Hawkins was one of two men struck by lightning at Loch March Golf \u0026amp\u003B Country Club on Monday.
Read more »