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Buck Moon expected to illuminate the sky late Friday

Lingering haze may give this moon an orange tint.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Picturesque sunrises and sunsets have overwhelmed our skies over the last several days due to the lingering California wildfire smoke plumes. Although the haziness is diminishing allowing for more natural appearance of our Triad skies, this week's end will feature another cool view late night: the full Buck moon. There will be no spectacular colors expected with this sight; however, it will be a  nice round full moon that illuminates the sky. 

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The moon will reach its full phase at 10:37 p.m. EST this Friday. This full moon is known as the Buck Moon, Thunder Moon or Hay Moon. You can expect to start to see the moonrise at 8:41 pm. 

The lingering haze could aid in this full moon having an orange tint. Overall, weather conditions across the Triad should remain quiet and allow for a good view of this full moon. 

Other Native American tribes have differing names to attribute to this moon including the Halfway Summer Moon, according to the Ojibwe people of the Great Lakes region; the Corn in Tassel Moon, according to the Cherokee; and the Feather Molting Moon, according to the Cree Nation of central Canada.

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According to Native Americans as reported by NASA, since July is generally the month buck deer grow new antlers from their foreheads. In addition, the name "Thunder Moon" is due to the frequency of thunderstorms during this month. NASA also reports that the "Hay Moon" is attributed to this busy season of hay collection and preparation for the winter season by farmers. 

Following Friday through the end of the month, the moon's amount of illumination will gradually decrease. 

    

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