Full moon

The third supermoon of 2022 will grace the night sky on Tuesday. It's also known as a buck moon because it falls in July. The name doesn't come from its ...

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And to help those of us who hope to photograph this month's buck moon, I asked area photographers for tips and advice to capture the perfect moon shot — from ...

- Taking photographs of the moon with a smartphone can be more challenging than with aDSLR camera. Open the camera app, then swipe to the far left until you see Time-lapse. Tap the shutter button to capture your video. Take multiple photos of the eyepiece and choose the photo that has the best focus. You can get the information by usingPhotoPillsor Photo Ephermeris (TPE). — Chris Fukuda It is not as important to have the moon sharp because when the moon is near the horizon, it often appears distorted due to the atmosphere. And the blur is amplified when the camera is zoomed in from a long distance. This makes the moon look bigger and more interesting in comparison to the foreground. And when possible, position yourself far away from the foreground subject to make the moon appear larger. - Add interest to your moon photo by pairing it with a foreground subject such as the U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, etc. Some popular apps are PhotoPills, Photographer’s Ephemeris (TPE), Sun Surveyor and Planit Pro. Google Earth and Street View are also helpful in understanding the foreground view from a specific location. - Turn off autofocus and lock in the focus on objects in the foreground before moonrise. On Wednesday evening, weather fronts along the East Coast and in the Intermountain West will generate scattered cloud cover that may impair viewing.

The July supermoon marks the moon's closest approach of 2022. Here's what you need to know to see it.

The Buck Moon rises on July 13, 2022. Supermoons are brighter and larger in the sky and are also more powerful than a regular full moon.

This same period could put a spotlight on where you stand in your power—and in a significant relationship. The Supermoon smiles upon Neptune, the planet of imagination, which should bring a romantic, spiritual and artistic vibe, but is approaching a conjunction with mighty Pluto, the planet of rebirth, which could bring compulsive or overwhelming psychic visions, dreams or emotions. Last, if something pops up in regards to your family or parents, be sure to swoop in and handle it as soon as you can. A pal could even step in now to help you reach a lifelong aspiration. The Supermoon is encouraging you to truly assess your relationships and partnerships, Cancer. On one hand, this could be a time of euphoric union for you and another party, as you commit or make long-term promises. However, the important thing to consider is your work-life balance and if you’re making time for the many different aspects that make you happy. This is the most important lunation of the year for singles to put themselves out there—they could find someone quite special—perhaps even a soulmate! However, if you’re on rocky territory, you could decide it’s time to scuttle on your way. If you are involved in academics or seek to, the Supermoon may provide you the impetus to see progress. Use this energy to stand in your power and show the world what makes you memorable. Open your wings and soar, Taurus. The Supermoon is pushing you to open your mind and spirit to new horizons. Harness this energy by mapping out a strategy for the coming months and the rest of the year when it comes to your most important ambitions!

Your relationship with discipline is taking center stage during the 2022 full moon in Capricorn (aka Super Buck Moon) on July 13.

This moon is also considered to be a supermoon, since it’ll be orbiting closer to earth than usual. Since this is a sign all about discipline, structures, and tradition, there may be an unsaid rule you’ve possibly been abiding by that may be holding you back from long-term success. Cancer season’s been all about establishing emotional security, but the full moon in Capricorn is here to remind you that in order to achieve the stability that you crave, you have to work for it. Since this full moon is also conjunct Pluto — the planet of power, control, and things that are hidden — in Capricorn, expect some powerful revelations to accompany this full moon regarding structures and rules that may need to fade out. Since the moon symbolizes your needs and how you go about fulfilling them, it has a challenging time in Capricorn. This is the sign of the moon’s detriment, since Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn, and is a planet that governs over boundaries, limits, and structure. There’s a full moon in Capricorn gradually filling up with light as you read this, and it’s coming to restore structure, discipline, and order on July 13.

The Full Moon in Capricorn occurs on July 13, 2022. Learn about the meaning of this astrology event and read your horoscope by zodiac sign.

Your willingness to hear them out is a reflection of how much you respect their insight and are willing to invest in yourself. Letting yourself fall victim of self-sabotoge due to perfectionism is a surefire way to stunt your growth. Perspective is a commendable trait, and this Full Moon is granting you permission to express yourself without hyper-consideration. Your feelings might be getting in the way of you seeing work clearly. You can absolutely be a guide and supportive force in your friends’ lives, just take time to be an observer as opposed to an active participant. Try not to take it as a loss; consider it an investment in yourself for the future. The stars are advising you to show an awareness to your surroundings. The stars suggest that your dream desires will take time to actualize, and the likelihood of instant gratification will probably be slim. A project or creative venture you’ve had in the works is absolutely worth pursuing, even if the naysayers try to stunt your style. Scenarios like that are taxing and can keep you from being able to direct your energy where you need it to go. This Full Moon is granting you permission to care a little less about people’s expectations of you and advocate for what you believe in. If your feelings are hurt or you were let down, open up your mouth and make yourself heard!