The upcoming July full moon, traditionally called the full “buck” moon, comes almost off the heels of the summer solstice. It will be the first of four super moons this year, thus it will appear bigger and brighter than most full moons. But as it falls so close to the solstice, it will hang very low near the horizon.
We’ll unpack more about this moon so you can enjoy the spectacle more fully. Firstly, we should reveal how the full “buck” moon racked up its curious moniker.
Full “Buck” Moon?
The July full moon is named after the male deer, or bucks, that seasonally grow their antlers out, sometimes to impressive sizes, during this month. The July moon has other popular names such as the salmon moon and feather molting moon, though these are less common, according to Almanac. Traditionally, Native American cultures also dubbed it the raspberry, berry, or thunder moon….