Buck Moon will peak this evening as our lunar satellite appears full and bright in the night sky - Daily Mail

The July full moon, also known as a 'Buck Moon' as it is when antlers begin to appear on buck deer, will reach its peak this evening, appearing 'full and bright' in the sky.

The full moon of each month has multiple names, often dating back to native American tribes or European tradition and linked to something in nature.

July's full moon is also known as the Thunder Moon because of the frequency of early summer thunderstorms, or the Hay Moon for haymaking in June and July. .

The July full moon, also known as a 'Buck Moon' as it is when antlers begin to appear on buck deer, will reach its peak this evening, appearing 'full and bright' in the sky.

It is sometimes called the Thunder Moon because much of North America is set to experience heat lighting due to warmer temperatures.

In Europe, this moon has traditionally been referred to as a 'Hay moon' - in a nod to the haymaking of June and July - and occasionally as a 'Mead' or 'Rose' moon, although such names are also known to be given to the previous full moon as well.

For adherents of Hinduism, it is known as the 'Guru full moon', and coincides with the tradition of Guru Purnima — a time in which one both clears the mind and honours gurus and spiritual masters?

In Theravada Buddhism, the Buck Moon signifies the arrival of 'Dharma Day' — or Asalha Puja — an important festival that celebrates Buddha's first sermon following his enlightenment.

If possible, the best time to view the full moon is when it is close to the horizon, due to an optical illusion that makes it appear bigger due to its relative size compared to buildings, trees and other objects in the foreground?

Chris Grimmer, an astrophotographer for Wex, said 'The best time to photograph the Moon is at it rises.

In Europe, this moon has traditionally been referred to as a 'Hay moon' - in a nod to the haymaking of June and July - and occasionally as a 'Mead' or 'Rose' moon, although such names are also known to be given to the previous full moon as well

This is the length of time it takes for the Moon to go through one whole lunar phase cycle.' 

August: Sturgeon Moon after the large fish that was easily caught at this time

September: Corn Moon because this was the time to harvest corn

October: Hunter's Moon after the time to hunt in preparation for winter

November: Beaver Moon because it was the time to set up beaver traps