Is there a full moon tonight? July brings Buck Moon to Tennessee skies

July's full moon will move across Tennessee skies on July 28 ahead of the moon reaching peak illuminosity on July 29. The July full moon, also known as the Buck Moon, will peak during the day on July 29, meaning the best time to see it will be the night before on July 28. According to the Farmer's A

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July's full moon will move across Tennessee skies on July 28 ahead of the moon reaching peak illuminosity on July 29.

The July full moon, also known as the Buck Moon, will peak during the day on July 29, meaning the best time to see it will be the night before on July 28. According to the Farmer's Almanac, the best time to view it will be just after sunset to the southeast.

Here's when to view the full moon in Tennessee.

When is the July full moon?

The Buck Moon peaks on Wednesday, July 29, at 10:36 a.m. ET, 9:36 a.m. CT, according to the Farmer's Almanac. It will still look full a few days before and after it peaks.

Why is it called the Buck Moon?

July's full moon is called the Buck Moon because it aligns with the time of year when new antlers on male deer (bucks) are growing quickly, according to theOld

Farmer's Almanac.

Bucks will regrow their antlers every year ahead of mating season, then shed them during the late winter once mating season is over, according to Mississippi State University.

What else is July's full moon called?

TheBuck Moon is also known as the Berry Moon, Feather Molting Moon, Salmon Moon, Thunder Moon and Halfway Summer Moon, according to the Farmer's Almanac.

When is the next full moon after the Buck Moon?

The next full moon after July's Buck Moon will be the Sturgeon Moon on Aug. 28.

The August full moon is expected to peak at 12:18 a.m. ET, according to Space.com. It also coincides with a partial lunar eclipse, which will be visible throughout New York and North America, weather pending, according to timeanddate.com.

Will I be able to see the full moon in Tennessee?

Generally, most of Tennessee will be able to see the full moon between July 28 and 29. There will be rain across the state, but most localities will be able to see the moon sparsely throughout the night.

Knoxville has the highest chance for rain this evening with a 60% chance, mainly before 8 p.m.

Memphis has a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, but the rain will likely not begin until the early hours on July 29.

Nashville has a 30% chance of showers between the early evening and 10 p.m., meaning there is a chance residents miss out on this month's full moon.