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Photo taken on July 13, 2022 shows a supermoon and a windmill in Consuegra, Spain.

01of 13July’s Buck Moon in Wuhan, ChinaZhou Guoqiang/Xinhua via GettyJuly’s full moon, regarded as theBuck Moon, took to the sky on July 13, 2022. It coincided with the third of four supermoons this year.Pictured here, the giant orb rises above the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, China — taking on a faint orange hue, in contrast with the dark blue sky.

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July’s Buck Moon in Wuhan, China

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A supermoon is pictured near the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, central China’s Hubei Province, July 13, 2022.

July’s full moon, regarded as theBuck Moon, took to the sky on July 13, 2022. It coincided with the third of four supermoons this year.

Pictured here, the giant orb rises above the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, China — taking on a faint orange hue, in contrast with the dark blue sky.

02of 13July’s Buck Moon in San Francisco, CaliforniaLiu Guanguan/China News Service via GettyJuly’s Buck Moon was recognized as the biggest and brightest full moon of the year due to itsclose proximity to Earth, reaching its nearest point to our planet compared to any other moon in 2022.Pictured here, the moon illuminates over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco, California.

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July’s Buck Moon in San Francisco, California

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The super moon rises over the Golden Gate Bridge on July 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California.

July’s Buck Moon was recognized as the biggest and brightest full moon of the year due to itsclose proximity to Earth, reaching its nearest point to our planet compared to any other moon in 2022.

Pictured here, the moon illuminates over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco, California.

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July’s Buck Moon in Copenhagen, Denmark

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A full super moon known as the “Buck Moon” is seen as a deer grazes outside the village of Taarbaek, some 15 km north of Copenhagen, on July 14, 2022.

July’s Buck Moon derives from Native Americans, specifically the Algonquin tribe, who first published its name in the Maine Farmer’s Almanac in the 1930s.

“Early summer is normally when the new antlers of buck deer push out of their foreheads in coatings of velvety fur,” perNASA. “They also called this the Thunder Moon because of early summer’s frequent thunderstorms.”

04of 13July’s Buck Moon in Rieti, ItalyRiccardo Fabi/NurPhoto via GettyIn addition to “Buck,” July’s full moon is also nicknamed “Thunder Moon” and “Mead Moon.” Europeans refer to it has “Hay Moon” because haymaking typically takes place in June and July, according to theNASA.Pictured here, the supermoon peaks over the trees as it rises into Rieti, Italy’s night sky.

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July’s Buck Moon in Rieti, Italy

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The Super Moon called the ‘Buck Moon’ rises in the sky of Rieti. In Rieti, Italy, 13 July 2022.

In addition to “Buck,” July’s full moon is also nicknamed “Thunder Moon” and “Mead Moon.” Europeans refer to it has “Hay Moon” because haymaking typically takes place in June and July, according to theNASA.

Pictured here, the supermoon peaks over the trees as it rises into Rieti, Italy’s night sky.

05of 13July’s Buck Moon in Eindhoven, NetherlandsNicolas Economou/NurPhoto via GettyJuly’s Buck Moon was considered the year’s most impressive supermoon because it reached a perigee distance (point nearest to Earth) of approximately 221,994 miles away, according toSpace.com.Pictured here, the month’s full moon peaks through the ominous clouds above a residential area in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

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July’s Buck Moon in Eindhoven, Netherlands

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The Summer July Full Moon, a Supermoon nicknamed as Buck Moon seen rising over residential area in Eindhoven city between buildings and clouds. It is the biggest full moon of 2022. The moon, Luna our earth’s natural satellite is illuminating the night sky. The Moon is an astronomical body orbiting Earth and is the planet’s only natural satellite known as Selene or Luna. Eindhoven, Netherlands on July 13, 2022

July’s Buck Moon was considered the year’s most impressive supermoon because it reached a perigee distance (point nearest to Earth) of approximately 221,994 miles away, according toSpace.com.

Pictured here, the month’s full moon peaks through the ominous clouds above a residential area in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

06of 13July’s Buck Moon in Ankara, TurkeyShadati/Xinhua via GettyWhile July’s full moon was the biggest of the year, it was technically on 14% larger than other supermoons — so although it might have appeared brighter to skywatchers, no perceptible difference could be detected with the naked eye.Pictured here, the Buck Moon takes on an orange, reddish glow as it illuminates over Ankara, Turkey.

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July’s Buck Moon in Ankara, Turkey

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A supermoon is seen in Ankara, Turkey, July 14, 2022.

While July’s full moon was the biggest of the year, it was technically on 14% larger than other supermoons — so although it might have appeared brighter to skywatchers, no perceptible difference could be detected with the naked eye.

Pictured here, the Buck Moon takes on an orange, reddish glow as it illuminates over Ankara, Turkey.

07of 13July’s Buck Moon in Mexico City, MexicoXin Yuewei/Xinhua via GettyPictured here, July’s Buck Moon glistens above a bridge in Mexico City, Mexico. While the big orb took on colorful shades in some parts of the world, it beamed bright white in others.

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July’s Buck Moon in Mexico City, Mexico

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A supermoon is seen in the sky above Mexico City, Mexico, on July 13, 2022.

Pictured here, July’s Buck Moon glistens above a bridge in Mexico City, Mexico. While the big orb took on colorful shades in some parts of the world, it beamed bright white in others.

08of 13July’s Buck Moon in Giza, EgyptSui Xiankai/Xinhua via GettyPictured here is the Great Pyramid of Giza in the foreground while July’s supermoon gleams through the haze in the Egyptian night sky.

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July’s Buck Moon in Giza, Egypt

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A supermoon is seen from the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt, July 13, 2022.

Pictured here is the Great Pyramid of Giza in the foreground while July’s supermoon gleams through the haze in the Egyptian night sky.

09of 13July’s Buck Moon in Consuegra, SpainMeng Dingbo/Xinhua via GettyDon’t get this moon confused with the sun! Pictured here, July’s Buck Moon fills the night sky as it radiates red and orange behind a windmill in Consuegra, Spain.

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July’s Buck Moon in Consuegra, Spain

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Photo taken on July 13, 2022 shows a supermoon and a windmill in Consuegra, Spain.

Don’t get this moon confused with the sun! Pictured here, July’s Buck Moon fills the night sky as it radiates red and orange behind a windmill in Consuegra, Spain.

10of 13July’s Buck Moon in Brasilia, BrazilLucio Tavora/Xinhua via GettyOh my moon! Pictured here, the Buck Moon monochromatically matches the Planalto Palace as it climbs high in the sky in Brasilia, Brazil.

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July’s Buck Moon in Brasilia, Brazil

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A supermoon is seen at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, July 13, 2022.

Oh my moon! Pictured here, the Buck Moon monochromatically matches the Planalto Palace as it climbs high in the sky in Brasilia, Brazil.

11of 13July’s Buck Moon in New York City, New YorkGary Hershorn/GettyPictured here is a lovely lunar display of July’s supermoon as it creeps up above the Manhattan skyline in New York City, captured from Verona, New Jersey.

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July’s Buck Moon in New York City, New York

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The full Buck Supermoon or Thunder Moon rises behind lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center in New York City on July 13, 2022, as seen from Verona, New Jersey.

Pictured here is a lovely lunar display of July’s supermoon as it creeps up above the Manhattan skyline in New York City, captured from Verona, New Jersey.

12of 13July’s Buck Moon in Chexbres, SwitzerlandFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via GettyPictured here stuns the celestial spectacle of the Buck Moon rising behind a mountain in the Swiss Alps — captured from Chexbres, western Switzerland.

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July’s Buck Moon in Chexbres, Switzerland

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A full super moon, rises behind a mountain in the Swiss Alps, seen from Chexbres, western Switzerland, on July 13, 2022.

Pictured here stuns the celestial spectacle of the Buck Moon rising behind a mountain in the Swiss Alps — captured from Chexbres, western Switzerland.

13of 13July’s Buck Moon in Saxony, DresdenRobert Michael/picture alliance via GettyPictured here is the moon rising behind the Academy of Arts in Saxony, Dresden on the eve of July’s Buck Moon peak. Shortly after, the moon turned full.

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July’s Buck Moon in Saxony, Dresden

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The waxing moon rises in the evening behind the dome of the Academy of Arts with the angel “Fama”. On July 13, 2022, the moon is full at shortly after 8:30 pm. At the same time the moon is close to the earth, which is why one speaks of supermoon.

Pictured here is the moon rising behind the Academy of Arts in Saxony, Dresden on the eve of July’s Buck Moon peak. Shortly after, the moon turned full.

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