On July 10 at 20:37 London time, 15:37 New York time, and 12:37 Los Angeles time, we will witness the Buck Moon — a full Moon in the constellation Sagittarius. Although the moment of full Moon lasts only an instant, when the Moon is exactly opposite the Sun, its disk appears fully illuminated the day before and the day after. This year’s full Moon will serve as a kind of quiet rehearsal before the series of autumn supermoons.
The name “Buck” for this July full Moon comes from the observations of Native American peoples, particularly the Algonquins. At this time, young male deer begin to grow new velvet-covered antlers. This phenomenon became a symbol of growth, renewal, and the strength of nature.
