The full moon for the month of July is at its fullest at 4:26 am on Saturday the 12th.
...and the sun sets at 8:03 pm and the moon rises at 8:15 pm.
This is just about the best night to view the moon at its fullest, after it rises today! Come join us for a meet-n-greet in the evening and to watch the full moon rise over the San Gabriel mountains.
The event begins at 6:30 pm (before the sun sets) and the event will end at 9:30 pm (well after the moon risen).
Please do bring your bugs and coins for trading, discovering, or just to show them off. There are no food or beverages nearby, so if it's a little chilly there's usually some hot cocoa, and at recent events people have brought snacks, "other" beverages, and (cold) pizza to share with all. On warm days, there are usually some cold beverages and the pizza stays hot! If you plan on bringing something to share, be sure to post it in a note. Please remember to dress appropriately for the temperature and weather conditions, as this event is outdoors and rain or shine. The terrain is mostly dirt shoulder/pullout parking so wheelchairs may find it difficult, but the location is suitable for handicapped viewing the full moon from a vehicle.
It is interesting to note that often, calendars indicating moon phases may be off by a day when intended for use in a different time zone. Don't be late or you just might miss out on this magical time as the sun sets and the full moon rises.
On this day...
in 100 BC, Julius Caesar is born.
in 1812, the United States invaded Canada.
in 1862, the Medal of Honor is authorized by Congress.
in 1937, Bill Cosby is born
in 1962, the Rolling Stones perform in their first concert.
and in 1944, Theordore Roosevelt Jr died. (Roosevelt was the only general on D-Day to land by sea with the first wave of troops (Utah Beach). At 56, he would be the oldest man in the invasion, and the only man to serve with his son on D-Day at Normandy.)
References:
1. almanac.com/moon
2. wikipedia Full Moon