The Buck Moon, also known as July's Full Moon, is a highly anticipated event in the celestial calendar. This full moon typically occurs in the month of July and is named after the period when male deer begin to regrow their antlers. The Buck Moon holds significance in various cultures and traditions, symbolizing growth, renewal, and abundance.
The full moon — nicknamed the buck moon — will peak at 6:17 a.m. ET Sunday, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. It’s called the buck moon because male deer, or bucks, fully grow their antlers at this time of year, the almanac says.
But since the moon appears full for a few days a month surrounding its peak, the best time to view it might be on Saturday to mark the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, the first space mission to bring humans to the moon, said Noah Petro, chief of NASA’s Planetary Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry Laboratory.
The name stems from a tradition established by the Maine Farmers' Almanac in the 1930s, according to NASA, when the publication started listing the names of full moons. The Algonquin tribes of the Northeast reportedly called this month's moon the Buck Moon – a nod to the deer that emerge this time of year.
"Early summer is normally when the new antlers of buck deer push out of their foreheads in coatings of velvety fur," NASA said.
The full moon will reach peak illumination in the United States on Sunday, July 21, at 6:17 a.m. ET, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory.
A better lens will give better detail on the craters and other details on the moon’s surface. Whatever camera you use, setting your ISO low and aperture wide, while shooting with a low shutter speed, will help get a proper exposure of the moon.
Buck Moon offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and marvel at the wonders of our universe. Whether you choose to observe it alone or with loved ones, this celestial event is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who witness its splendor. So mark your calendars and make plans to experience July's Full Moon in all its glory!
The next full moon after this weekend will occur on Aug. 19. Known as the Sturgeon Moon, it will also be visible for about three days, from the morning of Aug. 18 through the morning of Aug. 21, according to NASA.
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