Why is this month’s full moon called a Buck Moon?
July’s Buck Moon Peaks on Thursday

This month’s full moon, called a Buck Moon, will be visible tonight, July 9th and be at its peak on Thursday, July 10th at 4:37pm.
Since it peaks in an afternoon, you’ll need to catch it just as the sunsets in your time zone.
It’s called a Buck Moon because this is the time of year when the antlers on a male deer, known as a buck, begin to grow after their annual shed.
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