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The term “Buck Moon” is a reference to male deer, which are also called bucks. In late spring, male deer start to grow new antlers, and these new antlers, coated in velvety fur, can be fully visible by July, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. The name “Buck Moon” comes from Algonquin tribes that lived in what is now the northeastern U.S., according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
July’s full moon has other names too. Some Indigenous groups have dubbed it the Salmon Moon because its timing aligns with salmon runs, which is when the fish migrate up rivers each year. Others have called it the Thunder Moon because of the early summer’s frequent thunderstorms. Europeans refer to the full moon as the Hay Moon because early summer is typically when haymaking takes place.
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OOH! Thanks for sharing all those moon based facts. It is lovely to know the history from first nations. They are the best to keep and most powerful.ERin PS, I'm not entirely convinced by the goose story though, MOL
Oh really?!? Seems totally plausible to me...hahahaha! No offense to any of my fellow Canadians, as I am an honourary citizen.
Lots of interesting information. Thank you!
A good dose of information this morning that I truly enjoy especially about the moon
It's always good to know things about the Moon. The Moon brings Us Mewish cats, all Our festivals, you know!
Haha. We think we've come across a few of those nastiness-filled geese!
HA! Very interesting but we totally believe the geese story!
I’m going to have to check out the moon tonight!
Interesting post.
I loved this. Sharing with family.
Oh and I totally believe the geese story too AND that picture!!!
I know the term Hay Moon. As for the geese... They are Canada's Mr Hyde...
Heeheehee! Put their meanness into the geese, that's a good one.
Thank you for the timely information
Canada geese can be terrifying. lol I've had several encounters. Be well!
Mee-row! Thanks for your comments; we LURV them! Purrr....
OOH! Thanks for sharing all those moon based facts. It is lovely to know the history from first nations. They are the best to keep and most powerful.
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PS, I'm not entirely convinced by the goose story though, MOL
Oh really?!? Seems totally plausible to me...hahahaha! No offense to any of my fellow Canadians, as I am an honourary citizen.
DeleteLots of interesting information. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteA good dose of information this morning that I truly enjoy especially about the moon
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to know things about the Moon. The Moon brings Us Mewish cats, all Our festivals, you know!
ReplyDeleteHaha. We think we've come across a few of those nastiness-filled geese!
ReplyDeleteHA! Very interesting but we totally believe the geese story!
ReplyDeleteI’m going to have to check out the moon tonight!
ReplyDeleteInteresting post.
ReplyDeleteI loved this. Sharing with family.
ReplyDeleteOh and I totally believe the geese story too AND that picture!!!
ReplyDeleteI know the term Hay Moon. As for the geese... They are Canada's Mr Hyde...
ReplyDeleteHeeheehee! Put their meanness into the geese, that's a good one.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the timely information
ReplyDeleteCanada geese can be terrifying. lol I've had several encounters. Be well!
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