The July full moon will be out of the ordinary

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The July full moon, which is called thunder moon, will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter than the others. Also named thunder moon, it is so named because of the frequency of thunderstorms at this time of year in Quebec. The province actually observes about 27 days with thunderstorms in July, in addition to 8 days with severe weather and 2 days when tornadoes form.

The full moon will rise at 9:18 p.m. on July 13 and set on July 14 at 5:50 a.m. The last supermoon was observed on June 14, and the next is scheduled for August 1, 2023.

Contrary to the previous months, July is a month a little less provided with regard to astronomical events. However, astronomy enthusiasts can add three dates to their calendar:

• July 16: conjunction of the Moon and Saturn;
• July 19: the Moon will slip below Jupiter;
• July 26: Venus will place itself just below the lunar crescent.

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