The first full moon of the astronomical summer in the northern hemisphere will appear on Thursday, July 10. Called Buck Moon, it will be one of the lowest full month of the year.
What is Buck Moon?
Buck Moon represents the first month of July every year. This month, it usually seems brighter and sits lower in the sky because of its proximity to the summer solstice – a time when one of the Earth poles is vaguely leaning to the sun, which occurs twice a year.
According to NASA, the proximity of Buck Moon to the horizon will improve its apparent size and color all night, which will look larger than usual. “Illusion of the moon” is the name of this trick that our brains play on us
The July Buck Moon often matches the Guru Purnima – the full moon of the Hindu month of Ashadha, which is in line with the first full moon in the Gregorian calendar.
Buck Moon is named for newly growth antlers on male deer, which appear in July in North America.
Buck Moon also has other names:
Some indigenous American strains refer to Buck Moon as “Thunder Moon” because it appears at a time when there are common seasonal storms in the US parts. Others call it a “salmon month” because it indicates a period when salmon launched its annual journey upstream.
How to see Buck Moon
Although the month officially reaches its full phase at 16:38 Edt on June 10, this moment will occur, while the moon is still under the horizon for viewers in North America. The best time to see the whole month Buck will be in Moonrise, dusk, Thursday evening, by life
In India, Buck Moon will be visible 20 minutes after the sun.
For the best view of Buck Moon, see the Southeast Horizon, where they first appear. Try to choose a place with an open, unlimited look in this direction.
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