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Buck Moon 2025: How to See July's Brightest Full Moon and Its Surprising Origins

The Buck Moon—the July full moon—hits its brightest point on July 10, 2025, at 4:37 p.m. EDT. It’s named after the swift antler growth of bucks during this time. Moonrise times differ worldwide, and the moon appears full for three nights. This year’s Buck Moon follows Earth’s aphelion, making it 2025’s farthest full moon.