Overview

• The Buck Moon is named for the antler growth of male deer during July.
• This full moon is also known as the Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Mead Moon.
• It will be fully visible from Friday evening through Monday morning.
• The moon's peak illumination will occur at 6:17 a.m. EDT on July 21.
• The event aligns with the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing.