If you love looking up at the night sky, this month brings a special treat: the Buck Moon. This full moon has a cool story behind its name, linked to nature and ancient traditions in North America.
The name “Buck Moon” comes from a time of year when male deer, called bucks, start to grow new antlers. Yes, they actually shed their antlers every year and regrow them in the summer.
Indigenous peoples and early settlers noticed this pattern long ago, and the name stuck, popularized by the Farmer’s Almanac. So when you hear “Buck Moon,” think about this quiet, fascinating moment in the animal world that happens alongside the full moon’s glow!
High visibility is expected of this beautiful full moon in and around L.A., lighting up the sky with its bright, silvery glow on Thursday, July 10. If you can grab a pair of binoculars, you might even catch a closer look at the moon’s surface! The bright rays coming from Tycho crater will stand out, and you could also spot the darker “seas,” or maria, which are ancient lava plains giving the moon its distinctive patterns, National Geographic reports.
Watching the Buck Moon rise over LA’s skyline or the nearby hills is a peaceful experience you don’t want to miss. But if you want to have a perfect date night experience, we recommend you check the best spots for stargazing around the city, here.