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Buck Moon

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July’s Buck Moon Peaks at Sunset as Farthest and Lowest Full Moon of 2025

Rising after sunset under mostly clear skies, the full Moon will appear oversized near the horizon.

Earth’s Aphelion and Mercury’s Greatest Elongation Usher in July’s Night Sky Highlights