According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, Native American tribes named July’s full moon after the new antlers that emerge from a male deer’s (buck) forehead during this time of the year.
Other tribes called it “Thunder Moon”, due to the frequent thunderstorms that occur in July or “Salmon Moon” indicating when fish returned to the area.
The Celtics called it “Wyrt” or “Herb Moon” indicating that July is the time to gather herbs (or wyrts) to dry and use as spices and remedies. The Anglo-Saxons called it the “Hay Moon” after July’s hay harvest.
A man tries to sell flowers to people enjoying the views of the full moon rising near the Acropolis, amid heatwave in the city, in Athens, Greece, July 21, 2024. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
Photos from the Temple of Poseidon in Sounion, the Fortress of Palamidi in Nafplio and various other locations in Greece show the Buck Moon in its full glory.
The next full moon, called “Blue Moon” will occur on August 19.
