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“Buck Moon” is the Native American Name for the July Full Moon

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The Buck Moon reaches its maximum over New York City on the night of Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 12:44am.

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 females.

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