Buck Moon lights up Devon and Cornwall skies - BBC
The July full moon, known as the Buck Moon, was visible across Devon and Cornwall on Tuesday night. The event is also referred to as the Thunder Moon or Hay Moon due to seasonal weather and agricultural patterns.
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Share Save Add as preferred on Google Phil Osifer The moon was seen in a clear yellow light in Braunton, Devon The July full Moon lit up the night skies across Devon and Cornwall on Tuesday night.
It is known as the Buck Moon , which was named by Native Americans after the time of year when male deer, or bucks, grow a new set of antlers. It is expected to peak at 15:36 BST on Wednesday.
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