July's Full Buck Moon Coincides with Apollo 11 Anniversary
The Buck Moon will be visible for three days, peaking on July 21, marking 55 years since the first moon landing.
- 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.
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