July’s full buck moon is set to peak. Here’s what to know

July’s full moon, known as the buck moon, reaches peak illumination around 4:37 p.m. ET on July 9, with the best viewing opportunities shortly after sunset on the east horizon.The buck moon is named for the time of year when male deer grow their antlers; Indigenous tribes also have unique names reflecting summer nature, such as the Cree’s molting moon and the Tlingit’s salmon moon.Viewing conditions improve with an unobstructed eastern horizon and minimal light pollution, and the full moon appears nearly full for about a day before and after the peak date.https://tsbrenterprises.org/julys-full-buck-moon-what-to-know/