A full Buck Moon will light up the sky this weekend
July's full moon will illuminate the sky on Sunday 5th July 2020 at 5:44am in the UK — and you certainly don't want to miss it.
Known as the 'Buck Moon', it is the seventh full moon of the year and is set to be spectacular. Grab your binoculars, look up, and catch a glimpse of the breathtaking sight. According to the team at NASA, there will also be a partial penumbral lunar eclipse.
"The Moon will appear full for about three days around the eclipse, from Friday evening into Monday morning, making this a full Moon weekend," the experts at NASA explain.
Why is it called the Buck Moon?
The Buck Moon is named after the new antlers which emerge from a buck's forehead around this time of year. Male deers shed their antlers and grow new ones every year.
July's full moon is also referred to as the Thunder Moon, because of the frequent thunderstorms during the summer months.
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