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July’s Buck Moon Peaks as Farthest, Lowest Full Moon of 2025

This convergence gives July’s Buck Moon its notably low trajectory with a diminished apparent size in the night sky.

July Full Moon 2025 - Buck Moon
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Overview

  • The Buck Moon reaches peak fullness at 4:38 PM EDT on July 10 and will rise just after sunset on the southeastern horizon for optimal viewing.
  • Occurring days after Earth’s aphelion, this Buck Moon will appear smaller than usual, marking the year’s most distant full moon.
  • A rare 18.6-year Major Lunar Standstill draws its nightly path unusually low across the sky, enhancing the moon illusion.
  • Native American and colonial naming traditions call July’s full moon the Buck Moon in reference to male deer antler growth, with variants like Thunder Moon and Salmon Moon.
  • Observers in India will also witness the Buck Moon on Ashadha Purnima (Guru Purnima), a spiritually significant day commemorating Buddha’s first sermon at Sarnath.