The Old Farmer's Almanac, which began publishing full moon names in the 1930s, says some Native American tribes called July's full moon the "buck moon" because it occurs in early summer, when male deer (bucks) typically begin growing new antlers covered in velvety fur.

July's "Buck Moon" has already peaked this week, but for a few more days, folks can look up to see the nearly full moon in the sky. July's full moon, known as Buck Moon, peaked on the evening of Thursday,

The full buck moon will reach its peak illumination on Thursday, July 10. It’s just one of this month’s celestial highlights.