This month when the full moon peaks on Sunday at 6:17 a.m. Eastern Time, it will be the climax of the full buck moon, aptly named for those furry, even white-tailed, creatures who possess the woods and fields alike.

What You Need To Know

  • Full July moon peaks Sunday morning but will be visible this weekend

  • Named the full buck moon for male deer that shed their antlers

  • Origins come from several sources, including Native Americans

The origins of the name come from several sources, including Native Americans, early American settlers and even European foundations. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it gets its name from the time of the year when male deer or bucks shed their antlers.

Other names include the Berry Moon, Thunder Moon, Halfway Summer Moon, Salmon Moon and Feather Molting Moon.

You can download the moon app to see when the moon will rise from your location. 

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