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Here's When to See July's Spectacular Buck Moon, Along With Mars and Venus
- The Buck Moon peaks on July 10 at 4:37 p.m. EDT, named for male deer’s antler growth at midsummer.
- The Buck Moon's name originates from male deer growing full antlers in midsummer, symbolizing annual growth and strength.
- Observers should face southeast after sunset and avoid light pollution, as the Buck Moon peaks below the horizon at 4:37 p.m. EDT on July 10.
- The second Lāhainā Noon occurs in Honolulu at 12:37 p.m. on July 15, with shadow vanishings also observed in Maui and Kauai, highlighting the phenomenon's regional timing.
- The Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks around 2 a.m. on July 30, offering up to 25 meteors per hour during its active period from July 18 to August 12.
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