Thunder Moon
To continue the Moons of the Year series, I now present the installment for July, “Thunder Moon.” The full moon for the month of July is known as the Thunder Moon. July is a hot month of the year, in the United States; this increase in temperatures adds to instability in the weather during the month. As a result, many storms are created, including thunderstorms. Thus the moniker of the Thunder Moon was born. I have to confess that I love the name of the Thunder Moon. It evokes images of Thor, the Norse God of Thunder, and the modern Avengers version of Thor, doing battle, creating thunder and lightning with his mighty hammer. http://static.srcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/Chris-Hemsworth-Thor-Art-by-PC-Designs.jpg The moon is also known as the Buck Moon. This is the time of year when young deer begin to sprout their antlers, which are covered in a soft fur. http://www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-july In the Celtic calendar, the moon is known as the Calming Moo