The first full moon of summer is the July Buck Moon! Here's when to see it light up the night sky.

That Full Moon Feeling

Are you superstitious?  In the words of Michael Scott from The Office, "I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious" and I'd say that quote pretty much sums up how I feel. I'm not really someone who thinks a full moon makes people act weird, but it can't be a coincidence that my kids never sleep well during full moon weeks, right?  I chalk it up to the fact that full moons are bright, so maybe it's just the extra light at night causing the chaos, but then again, maybe there is something to the full moon superstition.

Whether you believe in the superstitions surrounding the full moon or not, July's full moon will light up the night sky this week!

The First Full Moon of Summer

June's Strawberry Moon fell just before the Summer Solstice, making it the final full moon of spring, which means July's full moon is the first official full moon of summertime.  I don't know if that is significant or not, but it seems important to point out!

July's Buck Moon

The full moon that falls in July is typically called the full Buck Moon, and while I wish it was buck, as in money, and meaning more of it was coming my way, that's not the kind of buck I'm talking about.  According to the Farmer's Almanac, the Full Buck Moon is the moon that coincides with the time of year when bucks' antlers are fully grown.

The full Moon in July is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year, producing a larger and more impressive set as the years go by. (Almanac)

 

When to See July's Full Moon

If you want to catch the Buck Moon, this week is the week to see it! The Farmer's Almanac says the Buck Moon will light up the sky on July 10th, reaching peak illumination around 3:37 p.m. Central Time.

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Since the sun will still be up, during this time, it may be hard to see the moon, but the Farmer's Almanac says look southeast after sunset for a great view.  You can learn more about the Buck Moon and some interesting moon facts through the Farmer's Almanac.