The July lunar cycle begins on Friday (5) with the end of the Waning Moon in June and the arrival of the New Moon. The change takes place at 7:57 pm (Brasília time).
How does the lunar cycle work?
The lunar cycle is the period during which the Moon passes through a series of phases, which include the New Moon until it reaches it again.
This cycle is known as the lunar month or synodic month, and has an average duration of approximately 29.5 days.
What is each phase of the moon like?
- New Moon
At this stage, the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and the illuminated part of the Moon faces the Sun, making it practically invisible from the Earth. But it is possible to observe its presence in the sky during the day.
- Crescent moon
As the Moon moves away from the Sun, a thin illuminated slice begins to appear, forming a crescent. This is why it is called the Waxing Crescent Moon quadrant, as it is becoming more visible than before.
- Full moon
At this stage, the Moon is directly opposite the Sun in relation to the Earth, and its illuminated side is fully visible.
The passage of the Full Moon is the brightest phase — and when it is possible to see this celestial body completely illuminated in the night sky.
- Waning Moon
As the Moon continues to “shrink in size,” only a thin illuminated slice remains visible before the Moon completely disappears from Earth’s view, restarting the cycle with a New Moon.
See the July 2024 lunar cycle calendar
- New Moon: July 5th, at 7:57 pm
- Crescent Moon: July 13th, at 7:48 pm
- Full moon: July 21, at 7:17 am
- Waning Moon: July 27, 11:51 p.m.
Source: CNN Brasil
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