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The 2022 “Buck Moon” July Full Moon is a Supermoon

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The Buck Moon reaches its maximum over New York City on the night of Tuesday, July 13, 2022 at 2:38pm. This one is a supermoon. That means the moon is closest to Earth when it is full, so it may look bigger than usual.

Full Moon names are Indigenous

In the United States, full moons are called by their Indigenous names. Most full moon names come from the Algonquin people of the Northeast and Canada. The Lenape Delaware who lived in what is now New York City were Algonquin.

Why it’s called the Buck Moon

The July full moon is called the “Buck Moon” because this is the time of year when a buck’s (male deer) antlers grow the fastest. It means mating season is coming because bucks use their antlers to fight for dominance.

Buck Moon, the July full moon rises over New York City (David M. Sacerdote/Dreamstime)
The Buck Moon, the July full moon rises over New York City (David M. Sacerdote/Dreamstime)
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