The July full Moon. Also known as the Buck Moon. Illuminated the sky over the UK on Wednesday night — Skygazers captured stunning photos of the celestial display, which reached its peak at 15:36 BST after the skies darkened, according to BBC. The Buck Moon marks the second of three full Moons this summer. The next opportunity to see one will be at the end of August, when the Sturgeon Moon rises as the final full Moon of the season.

Historical Names and Cultural Significance

The July full Moon gets its name from the time of year when male deer, or bucks, rapidly grow a new set of antlers. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich also refers to this Moon as the Thunder Moon, due to the summer storms that often happen in this month, according to BBC. Historically, full Moons have been given nicknames to help people track time and monitor the changing seasons.

Stunning Visuals from Around the World

In Paris. The Buck Moon appeared to be a deep red color, with the spotlight at the top of the Eiffel Tower highlighting the celestial object. In London. The Buck Moon appeared to be skewered on top of The Shard, the UK’s tallest building at 310 meters, but the skyscraper was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano and was completed in 2012.

From modern skyscrapers to ancient temples, the Buck Moon made an appearance in Athens, Greece, rising behind the Temple of Poseidon, but the temple, thought to have been built around 700 BC, is one of the most visited ancient buildings in the world. In Turkey, flamingos at Deden Lake were seen from above, though it is unclear whether they noticed the spectacular view.

Next Full Moon and Seasonal Changes

Following the Buck Moon, there is just one more opportunity to spot a full Moon during meteorological summer. The Sturgeon Moon, named after the freshwater fish caught by Native Americans in the Great Lakes, will rise on 28 August. Meteorological autumn then begins on 1 September. Footy enthusiasts in Cape Town, South Africa, used the Buck Moon’s light to enjoy a game of football, according to BBC.