A photograph taken from Krk Island, Croatia, captures the July full moon rising alongside the Belt of Venus.
Key facts
- •The image was captured on July 28 from Krk Island along the coast of Croatia.
- •The Buck Moon is the traditional name for the full moon of July.
- •The Belt of Venus is a pinkish antitwilight arch caused by backscattered sunlight.
- •A total solar eclipse is expected to occur on August 12.
- •The photograph was featured as part of NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day service.
A photograph captured on July 28 from Krk Island, Croatia, features the full Buck Moon rising over distant mountains. The image also displays the Earth's shadow and the pinkish antitwilight arch known as the Belt of Venus, which appears as the sun sets.
Atmospheric Phenomena
The Buck Moon is the traditional name for the full moon occurring in July. Because a full moon rises as the sun sets, the scene includes Earth's shadow appearing as a gray band above the southeastern horizon. The Belt of Venus, a band of backscattered sunlight, is visible above this shadow.
Upcoming Solar Eclipse
The full moon observed in the image precedes the next New Moon, which is scheduled for August 12. This upcoming New Moon will result in a total solar eclipse.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by NASA Breaking News.
