July's 'Buck Moon': When to see the full moon and how it gets its name
Share and Follow


TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Head outside after the sun sets Thursday and you might catch a glimpse of a spectacular sight rising in the night sky.

The full “Buck Moon” will rise on Thursday, July 10, reaching peak illumination at 4:36 p.m. EDT, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.

The moon will be below the horizon at that time but should be visible in the southeastern sky just after sunset.

This year will be particularly special due to a phenomenon known as a “Major Lunar Standstill,” according to space.com.

The phenomenon occurs once every 18.6 years when the sun’s gravity affects the moon’s orbit and makes it appear especially high or low in the sky, depending on the time of year.

It will be low this year and may even take on a golden or reddish hue due to rays of light having to travel father through Earth’s atmosphere.

So why is it called the Buck Moon? Like many moon names, it is derived from North American tribes who took notice of things happening in the natural world around them.

Male deer, or bucks, shed and regrow their antlers each year, and July’s full moon rises at the same time the animals’ antlers are in full growth mode, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Will SNAP Survive? Navigating the Uncertain Future Amidst Government Shutdowns

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The continuation of SNAP benefits hangs in…

Israel Confirms Latest Remains from Gaza Are Not Hostage Victims

JERUSALEM (AP) — On Saturday, Israel announced that three sets of remains…

Firefighters Tackle Major Blaze at Empty Crystal River Home; Nursing Facility Also Affected by Fire

On a busy Friday night in Crystal River, Florida, Citrus County Fire…

Ex-Green Beret Wanted: Judge Issues Arrest Warrant Following Venezuela Raid Court Absence

In Tampa, Florida, a federal judge has issued an arrest warrant for…

Transforming Downtown Clearwater: Exciting New Construction Projects Set to Revolutionize the Cityscape

Clearwater, Fla. (WFLA) — Downtown Clearwater is on the brink of a…

Hurricane Melissa Strikes Jamaica: Devastating Impact on Local Farmers and Fisheries

Through messages exchanged on WhatsApp, friends and neighbors confirmed Prince Davis’s worst…

Prince Andrew Retreats to Seclusion at King Charles’ Sandringham Estate

LONDON – Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III,…

US Military Executes Targeted Strike in Caribbean, Eliminates Three Suspected Drug Smugglers

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The United States military has executed another…