Here are some Lunar Updates for the Month of July 2024!
New Moon: This is when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, so it appears completely dark from Earth. It marks the beginning of the lunar cycle. In July 2024, the New Moon falls on July 17.
First Quarter Moon: Also known as the Waxing Crescent Moon, this phase occurs when the Moon has completed about one-quarter of its orbit around the Earth. In July 2024, the First Quarter Moon is on July 25.
Full Moon: The Full Moon occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun and appears fully round and bright. In July 2024, the Full Moon is on July 2.
Last Quarter Moon: Also known as the Waning Crescent Moon, this phase occurs when the Moon has completed about three-quarters of its orbit around the Earth. In July 2024, the Last Quarter Moon is on July 9.
Blue Moon: A Blue Moon traditionally refers to the second Full Moon in a calendar month. However, July 2024 does not have a Blue Moon, as there is only one Full Moon on July 2.
Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower: This meteor shower occurs annually between mid-July and mid-August, peaking around late July. It is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere and tropical latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere.