In a captivating celestial event, the “Gazelle Moon” adorned the skies over Kuwait today evening, casting a warm golden glow in one of the most anticipated astronomical phenomena of the year.
The Al-Ujairi Scientific Center described the sight as a rare and beautiful occurrence that thrilled skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts across the region.
The center explained in a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that this was the first full moon of the astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Known as the Gazelle Moon, the July full moon gets its name from the seasonal appearance of new antlers on deer, symbolizing renewal and growth.
What made this moon especially unique was its low position in the sky, classifying it as one of the lowest full moons of the year. The phenomenon began shortly after sunset at 6:51 p.m., with the moonrise occurring at 6:53 p.m. The timing created an ideal setting for capturing the moon’s distinctive orange and golden hues, caused by its light passing through the dense atmospheric layers near the horizon.
Observers noted that the moon appeared larger and brighter than usual, an effect enhanced by its proximity to Earth and its position farthest from the sun during the year. This combination of factors made the Gazelle Moon particularly photogenic and awe-inspiring, especially across the Gulf region.
The Al-Ujairi Center encouraged astronomy lovers to document and enjoy the rare spectacle, which lasted for around ten minutes—offering a magical glimpse of one of nature’s most poetic wonders.
