Skywatchers will get a chance to see the full buck moon on Wednesday night, with the moon expected to rise at about 9 p.m. in the southeast. The timing could make it an easy celestial event to catch for people watching the evening sky.
There is added interest because last month’s full strawberry moon showed striking color as it came up, and this month’s full moon may offer a similar effect. Observers looking toward the southeastern horizon around moonrise may see the moon appear especially vivid as it emerges.
The best viewing window is likely to begin right as the full moon clears the horizon and continue as it climbs higher. A clear view of the southeast sky should give viewers the strongest chance of seeing the buck moon at its most dramatic.
For people planning to watch, checking a local moonrise time can help fine-tune the viewing window. If skies cooperate, Wednesday night could bring another memorable full moon rise.
