Overview
- The Buck Moon will reach full illumination on Thursday, July 10, at 20:36 Central Mexico Time and will rise at 17:42 and set at 08:48 in Argentina, weather permitting.
- Data from the Instituto Nacional de Astrofísica, Óptica y Electrónica reports the Moon will be 390,607 km from Earth at its maximum fullness.
- The name Luna del Ciervo originates from Native American tribes noting the annual regrowth of bucks’ antlers during July.
- Observers are advised to seek low-light locations or use binoculars to capture the Moon’s brightness and surface details.
- Astrological interpretations link this Cancer–Capricorn full moon to themes of introspection, structure and milestones in personal goals.