July’s full moon is called "the Buck Moon” because in July, velvet antler growth, called antlerogenesis, makes an older buck’s rack often very noticeable and actually at its peak growth rate.

While colorful fireworks were lighting up the sky during the past several days, this week the nighttime glow will come from the full July moon, nicknamed the “buck moon” or the “thunder moon.” The July moon will be officially turning full at 4:37 p.

July’s full ‘Buck Moon’ rises close to aphelion, making it the furthest full moon from the sun in 2025. The July full moon, known as the 'Buck Moon' will rise on Wednesday, July 10 and put on a spectacular show for both stargazers and astrophotographers alike.