The full moon in July is called the “Buck” moon named by the Algonquin people of the Northeastern United States. It signifies when the new antlers of the buck deer first become visible above their fur. July 21, 2024 Palm Springs California
The Strawberry Moon is the first full moon of Summer when it occurs on the Solstice. It only happens every 19 – 20 years. Native American Tribles named it to match the short harvest time for Strawberries. It appears reddish because it’s close to the horizon and the lowest full Moon of the year. 06-21-2024 Palm Springs California
The full Moon in Novermber is called the Beaver Moon. The time of year in North America that Beavers prepare their den and stock up on food for Winter. This is actually at 98% of full. 11-25-2023 Palm Springs California.
Last night, the “Hunter’s Moon” signifying the time of year when Indigenous people would stock up on food for winter. The Moon lower on the horizon results in an orange color due to it’s light being scattered by particles in Earth’s atmosphere. 10-28-2023 Palm Springs California
The Moon at 99.9% of full. Distance from the Earth approximately 224,625,739 miles. Named the Harvest Moon as it refers to the full Moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox. 09-28-2023 Palm Springs California
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