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July's buck moon is coming soon. When to see next full moon, how it got its name
The beginning of July means we're heading toward the next full moon.
Here are the details on July's moon cycle.
The next full moon, a buck moon, will be visible on July 10 at 4:36 P.m., according to
Ahead of the full moon, the first quarter moon will appear on July 2 at 3:30 p.m., followed by the last quarter moon on July 17 at 8:38 p.m. and the last quarter moon on July 24 at 3:11 p.m., according to Almanac.
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In July, the full moon is called the buck moon. It signifies the new antlers that emerge on a deer buck's forehead around this time of year after they shed their previous pair, Farmers Almanac reports.
The buck moon is also known as the 'raspberry moon,' 'claiming moon,' 'salmon moon,' 'wyrt moon' and 'herb moon,' among other names, according to Native American and Celtic tradition, according to
Some refer to July's full moon as the thunder moon, due to the frequent thunderstorms during the summer, or the hay moon, in honor of the hay harvest in July.
Looking ahead, August's full moon is called the sturgeon moon and is named after the large number of lake sturgeon fish found in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. It will be visible on Aug. 9 at 3:54 a.m., according to Almanac.
The prehistoric-looking fish are thought to have existed around 136 million years ago, known as 'living fossils' to many, and were essential to Native American tribes in the area. Male sturgeon fish can live for up to 55 years and females can live for up to 150 years. Each sturgeon fish can grow to over 6 feet long and weighs around 200 pounds.
Other names for the sturgeon moon include the 'dispute moon,' 'lynx moon,' 'lightning moon' and 'grain moon,' according to
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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: July's buck moon is coming soon. How it was named, when to see it
