Did you miss July's Buck Moon peak? Here's what to expect tonight.
July's full moon, known as Buck Moon, peaked on the evening of Thursday, July 10. However, according to NASA, the moon will remain full for a couple of days and be visible to the naked eye.
Unlike Strawberry Moon or Blood Moon, when the moon appears big, bright and almost a different color in the sky, Buck Moon is simply the nickname for July's full moon phase. The moon itself doesn't turn a different hue.
Here's what to know about Buck Moon, even though its peak has passed.
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The full moon peaked on the evening of Thursday, July 10, but folks will still be able to see the full moon through the weekend before it begins to wax.
Yes. Although July's full moon has already peaked, to the naked eye, the moon will appear full for a couple of days, NASA states.
July's full moon coincides with when male deer antlers are at peak growth.
Male deer grow their antlers in late spring, growing as fast as 1/4 of an inch per day or one and a half inches per week, according to the Farmers' Almanac. The lengthening daylight in spring triggers deer's hormones to start this growth.
By July, deer antlers can be spotted in full velvet, which is when the antlers are covered in a soft, hairy skin due to the rapid growth phase of the bones. Deer lose this velvety coating in the fall during mating season, according to the Farmers' Almanac.
The next full moon, known as Sturgeon Moon, will occur on Saturday, Aug. 9. Here's when the other full moons for this year are expected:
Sept. 7: Harvest Moon
Oct. 6: Hunter's Moon
Nov. 5: Beaver Moon
Dec. 4: Cold Moon
Contributing: Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Miss July's Buck Moon peak? What to expect Friday night.
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