July’s full moon is called the Buck Moon and will occur early Sunday morning.
Here’s what you need to know about the latest full moon.
When is the full moon in July 2024?
Buck Moon will arrive at 6:19 a.m. on July 21, 2024. Farmer’s AlmanacThe name of this month’s full moon refers to the time when stags grow antlers: adult stags grow antlers, which fall off in winter and grow back in summer.
According to NASA, a full moon occurs when the moon is opposite the sun and the near side of the moon is fully illuminated. July’s full moon is also called the Squash Earl Leap Moon by the Algonquin people, the Young Corn Moon by the Potawatomi people, and the Raspberry Moon by the Anishinaabe people.
A complete lunar cycle, including all phases from new moon to full moon, takes 29.5 days.
Facts about Deer Antlers
- Cervidae (deer, elk, and moose) have bony antlers that they shed annually. These differ from the antlers grown by bovine animals such as cows, goats, and sheep.
- Antlers are the fastest growing bone in the world, with adult white-tailed deer antlers growing at a rate of about 1/4 inch per day.
- Antlers are useful during the fall breeding season but fall off in winter. Antlers weigh between 3 and 9 pounds, and the healthier a deer is, the heavier the antlers will be, so weight can vary considerably.
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When is the next full moon in 2024?
The next full moon will be on Monday, August 19, 2024. It’s known as the Sturgeon Moon because it’s a time when fish, including sturgeon, are abundant in the lake.
How to photograph the moon
Whether you’re using a top-of-the-line DSLR camera or the smartphone you carry in your pocket, it’s possible to take beautiful photos of the Moon. Keeping your camera steady using a tripod or other stabilizing device is key to taking great long exposure photos.
A better lens will allow you to capture craters and other details on the Moon’s surface more clearly. No matter what camera you use, a low ISO, wide aperture, and a slow shutter speed will help you properly expose the Moon.
— Steve Howe covers weather, climate and lake issues for the Democrat and Chronicle. A RIT graduate, he returned to Rochester after working in New York and Utah. Contact him at [email protected].
