When is the July full moon? Is it a supermoon? Will Ohio weather cooperate? More on buck moon
When is the July full moon? Is the next full moon a supermoon? What's Ohio's weather forecast? Here's more on July's full moon.
Summer stargazing has brought us the June strawberry moon, some visible northern lights, a glimpse of the Milky Way, and a brilliant nova explosion coming sometime soon.
The July full moon, known as the buck moon, will reach peak illumination on Thursday, July 10, at 4:37 p.m. ET, according to Space.com.
The full moon will appear in the evening of July 10. What's the weather forecast for Ohio's major cities? Will we be able to catch a glimpse of July's full moon?
Here's the weather forecast from the National Weather Service as of Wednesday, July 9:
Akron will have a 40% chance of precipitation after 11 a.m. and will be partly sunny later in the day on July 10. The evening will be partly cloudy but without precipitation for some skygazing. Temperatures will range from a high of 86 degrees to a low of 66.
Cincinnati will also have a 40% chance of precipitation after 11 a.m. and will be mostly sunny later in the day. By evening, there is a 30% chance of rain and thunderstorms around the Queen City. Temperatures will range from a high of 90 to a low of 70.
Columbus might be rainy during the peak illumination of the July full moon. There's a 40% chance of showers after 2 p.m., and 30% before 8 p.m. Temperatures will range from a high of 88 to a low of 69.
Cleveland skygazers should anticipate a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m. and after 4 p.m. The skies will be partly cloudy in the evening with temperatures ranging from a high of 86 to a low of 70.
What does the word buck have to do with July? Why do we call the July full moon the buck moon?
The nickname buck moon refers to male deer, known as bucks. The July full moon is known as the buck moon as male deer antlers reach (or come close to reaching) full growth, according to Old Farmer's Almanac,
Antlers shed and regrow every year, and male deer produce larger and more impressive sets as the years pass.
As of July 9, the moon is currently in its full moon phase at 98% illumination, according to Space.com. The moon's phases in July are:
First quarter: July 2
Full moon: July 10
Last quarter: July 17
New moon: July 24
There are six full moons remaining this year; three (October, November and December) will be supermoons.
Here's a look at what the skies over Cincinnati and Columbus look like. Check in Tuesday night to see what the skies look like during June's full moon:
Here's what the skies over Northeast Ohio look like right now:
Check the live radar feeds the evening of July 10 to see if the skies near you are clear enough to see the July full moon.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: When is July's full moon? Ohio weather forecast, buck moon, live radar
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