The July full Moon is named the Buck Moon because it is around the time when new antlers of buck deer begin to grow with coatings of velvety fur.

The July Full Moon Is Called The Buck Moon

The July full Moon is called the Buck Moon because it is around the time when new antlers of buck deer begin to grow. Traditional names for each full moon in a year often come from various sources, including Native American, Colonial American, and other North American folklore. These names were used to track the …