July's Buck Moon Peaks Over UK
The celestial event, also known as the Thunder Moon, reached its zenith on Wednesday afternoon.
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The full Moon for July, referred to as the Buck Moon, reached its highest point in the sky at 15:36 BST on Wednesday. Skygazers across the UK were able to observe the Moon after sunset, with many capturing photographs of the display.
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The Buck Moon receives its name from a natural occurrence during this time of year: male deer, or bucks, are observed growing a new set of antlers. Historically, full Moon names have been used to help people track the passage of time and the changing seasons. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich also identifies this full Moon as the Thunder Moon, referencing the frequent summer storms experienced in July.
This lunar event is the second of three full Moons scheduled for the summer period. Following the Buck Moon, there will be one more full Moon before the season concludes. Meteorological autumn is set to commence on 1 September.
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The subsequent full Moon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, is anticipated to rise on 28 August. This name originates from the tradition of Native Americans in the Great Lakes region, who historically fished for sturgeon during this period.
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