July full moon: When does the 'Buck Moon' rise this month? What to know for stargazers

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July's full "Buck Moon" will rise on July 10.

Here's what to know about this month's full moon, including the best time to view it, the origin of its name, and more.

When is the next full moon?

July's Buck Moon will reach peak illumination on July 10 at 4:37 p.m. As it will be below the horizon at that time, plan to look toward the southeast after sunset to watch it rise.

When was the last full moon?

June's 2025 Strawberry Moon reachedpeak illumination on June 11 at 3:44a.m.

Is there a supermoon in July 2025?

No, there is no supermoon in July. Thefirst supermoonof the year typically occurs in the later months, this year in October.

Why is July's full moon called the Buck Moon?

TheOld Farmer's Almanacsays that the 12 full moons each year are named by Native Americans, according toprevious reporting by the Hendersonville Times-News.UNC Asheville Associate Professor of Astronomy Britt Lundren reminded readers that, when sharing the names of the monthly moons, it's essential to acknowledge the cultural diversity of tribes in the U.S.

"Each tribe has a close relationship with the land, and their moon names will reflect the seasonal changes unique to their environments," Lundren said.

The title "Buck Moon" was given to July's full moon because the antlers of male deer are in full-growth mode during this season. Other names for the July full moon feature more animal themes, plus references to seasonal plants and more:

Feather Moulting Moon (Cree)

Salmon Moon (Tlingit)

Berry Moon (Anishinaabe)

Moon When the Chokecherries are Ripe (Dakota)

Ripe Corn Moon (Cherokee)

Raspberry Moon (Algonquin, Ojibwe)

Thunder Moon (Western Abenaki)

Halfway Summer Moon (Anishinaabe)