The Full Buck Moon, also known as the Horse Moon, will be visible on Wednesday, July 29, and reach its peak at 10:35 a.m. EST, according to timeanddate.com. This full moon is named after the white-tailed deer that rapidly regrow their antlers during this time of summer in North America.
Other Names for the July Moon
Other Indigenous names for the moon include Midsummer Moon, the Hot Moon, the Salmon Moon, the Moon When Squash Are Ripe, and the Going Home Moon. The Celtic name for the July Moon is the Horse Moon.
Mars and Saturn will be visible in the southeast part of the sky throughout the month. Venus will be visible in the evening sky looking West throughout the month, as it rises further each evening.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
