Full moon basics:
July’s full moon, known as the ‘Buck Moon’ is slated to rise in the South Central Texas sky on Sunday.
While the moon won’t officially become full until 5:17 a.m. CDT on July 21, you’ll likely notice the big bright moon this weekend between a few passing clouds here and there.
Here’s a look at moonrise and moonset times in San Antonio this weekend according to timeanddate.com:
| Day | Moonset | Moonrise |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 19 | 4:34 a.m. | 7:34 p.m. |
| Saturday, July 20 | 5:38 a.m. | 8:28 p.m. |
| Sunday, July 21 | 6:47 a.m. | 9:16 p.m. |
| Monday, July 22 | 7:57 a.m. | 9:58 p.m. |
How did the Buck Moon get its name?
According to timeanddate.com, July’s full moon was named the ‘Buck Moon’ to signify the new deer antlers that would grow on a buck during this time of year.
Here’s a list of the traditional full moon names throughout the year:
- January: Wolf Moon
- February: Snow Moon
- March: Worm Moon
- April: Pink Moon
- May: Flower Moon
- June: Strawberry Moon
- July: Buck Moon
- August: Sturgeon Moon
- September: Harvest / Corn Moon
- October: Harvest / Hunter’s Moon
- November: Beaver Moon
- December: Cold Moon
KSAT Connect:
If you happen to take a photo of the full moon this weekend, feel free to upload it to KSAT Connect for the opportunity to see it on-air! You can submit your photos through the link here.
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