The July full moon, known as the Buck Moon, will rise on July 29, 2026. This was reminded to night sky enthusiasts by astronomers from Starwalk. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
The best time to observe the phenomenon is in the evening immediately after sunset, when the Moon appears above the eastern horizon. At that moment, the "moon illusion" will take effect, making Earth's satellite appear unusually large and giving it a warm golden-amber hue.
The full moon gets its name from the indigenous peoples of North America. The name "Buck Moon" is associated with the new antlers that grow on young male deer in mid-summer. In other cultures, this period is also called the "Thunder Moon" or "Hay Moon."
No special equipment is needed to observe the Buck Moon — under clear weather, it will be perfectly visible to the naked eye. To see the phenomenon in all its glory, astronomers recommend choosing locations away from bright city lights.
The next full moon after the Buck Moon will occur on August 28, 2026. It is traditionally known as the "Sturgeon Moon" and will coincide with a deep partial lunar eclipse.
Earlier, Kursiv wrote about the first summer full moon, or the "Strawberry Moon."