Ammon News - Stargazers and astrophotographers across Jordan and around the world are polishing their equipment ahead of Wednesday evening, when July's midsummer full moon officially reaches its peak.

According to the Jordanian Astronomical Society, the lunar peak will occur at 5:34 p.m. Jordan time, with the moon rising near sunset to remain visible all night long. The moon will be positioned approximately 402,000 kilometers away from Earth, appearing against the backdrop of Capricornus. Despite its distance, the society confirmed the event does not qualify as a micromoon.

President of the Jordanian Astronomical Society, Ammar Sakaji, noted that the full moon provides ideal viewing opportunities for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers, especially during moonrise and moonset when it sits low on the horizon. However, he pointed out that the moon's intense brightness will wash out faint deep-sky objects like distant galaxies and nebulae, making nights closer to the new moon better suited for those specific observations.

Known in various global cultures as the "Buck Moon," the midsummer full moon also holds a special place in Arab heritage. Traditionally, it was referred to as "Badr al-Najir," a poetic nod to the peak heat of the summer season.