July's full moon will rise this weekend. This is worth looking forward to

Orlando, Florida – Get ready for some amazing sights this weekend – the next full moon is coming!

According to the Farmer's Almanac, the Buck Moon will be visible this weekend through Monday morning, peaking at 6:17 a.m. Sunday morning.

Here is an interesting fact about this moon. It also has another name, and while there are several, this one really hits home at this time of year.

This moon is also known as the Thunder Moon because it coincides with thunderstorm season. Storms are expected on Saturday and a few on Sunday, so keep lightning safety in mind when trying to view the moon. Two very good rules of thumb are “When thunder booms, go indoors” and “If you see it (lightning), run away from it.” According to the National Weather Service, lightning can travel 10 to 12 miles after a thunderstorm. This is usually further than the distance thunder travels. So this means that if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to the storm to be at risk of being struck by lightning.

Speaking of names, where did the name “Buck Moon” come from? Believe it or not, this is a tradition started by the Maine Farmers' Almanac in the 1930s. This is also the time of year when a buck’s antlers are in full growth. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers every year. Each year, as a buck ages, the antlers become larger and more impressive.

The full moon in July is also known by other names such as Asalha Puja, Guru Full Moon, Hay Moon and Mead Moon.

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