The first full moon of the astronomical summer, known as the Thunder Moon or Buck Moon, will take place on Thursday.
The moon will be bright throughout the evening until it sets in the southwest on July 10, after rising in the southeast sky.
While not unusual, the full moon is acknowledged as a significant event in the year’s natural cycle. Due to the frequent summer thunderstorms, the full moon in July is known as the Thunder Moon.
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, it is also referred to as the Buck Moon because it coincides with the growth spurts of male deer whose antlers are fully velveted by July.Because it falls on the same day as the salmon run, Native American villages in Alaska called the event Salmon Moon.
In July, there will be more chances to see the stars. This month, there will be a view of the Milky Way and two meteorshowers.
