The moon will reach its peak at 4:37 p.m. EDT on July 10. During moonrise the lunar disk appears larger than it is as it is positioned close to the horizon. It tricks our brains into giving the illusion that it's larger than it is when viewed. It will be most visible after sunset at 8:53 p.m. EDT.

July's full moon is nearly here. This full moon rises in the earth sign of Capricorn, the ambitious and grounded sea goat of the zodiac.Nicknamed the Buck Moon because it coincides with the time of year that deer grow antlers in North America,

The phenomenon of the Buck Moon in the middle of this year can be observed in the U.S., India, and several European countries.

July's full Moon stands out in the 2025 lunar calendar for two key reasons. Firstly, like June's Strawberry Moon, this month's full Moon will appear low in the sky. This may make it look bigger and glow a vibrant orange-red.

The Old Farmer's Almanac, which began publishing full moon names in the 1930s, says some Native American tribes called July's full moon the "buck moon" because it occurs in early summer, when male deer (bucks) typically begin growing new antlers covered in velvety fur.

July’s full moon called the Buck Moon rises on Thursday, July 10 and its the furthest full moon from the sun in 2025.