Mark your calendars for the spectacular 'Buck Moon' rise on Thursday. Here's the exact time for your viewing pleasure.
The Full Buck Moon, a celestial event eagerly anticipated by stargazers worldwide, is set to grace the night sky on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Known for its striking low appearance and brilliant illumination, this lunar spectacle is a must-see for anyone with a passion for astronomy.
The Buck Moon, also referred to as the Hay Moon due to farming traditions and the Thunder Moon due to summer storms, will be particularly noteworthy this year. As it rises, the moon will turn a striking yellow before brightening into a brilliant white. Its path across the sky will be relatively low, tracing a path in the southern sky, making it one of the lowest-hanging full moons of the year.
The exact moonrise time for the Full Buck Moon will vary by location. In most locations in North America and Europe, the moon will rise around 25 minutes after sunset, providing ideal viewing conditions. For example, in New York, the moon will rise at 8:53 p.m. EDT, while in San Francisco, it will rise at 9:02 p.m. PDT. For other locations not listed here, it is recommended to check reliable moonrise calculators or astronomy websites like timeanddate.com or in-the-sky.org.
The full moon reaches its peak illumination at approximately 4:36–4:37 p.m. EDT (2036–2037 GMT) on July 10, but it will only become visible locally at moonrise, which is generally around or after sunset depending on your geographical location. Since the full moon occurs while it is still below the horizon in many places, the best viewing time is at moonrise in the evening.
The Buck Moon's low position in the sky is due to a rare phenomenon known as the Major Lunar Standstill, making this Buck Moon especially low and striking in the sky. The shallow arc of the Buck Moon's path is also due to its proximity to the solstice on June 22.
The Buck Moon's ascent will coincide with the Alpha Capricornids and the Delta Aquariids meteor showers, which will peak on July 29/30. However, the Sturgeon Moon, which follows the Buck Moon on August 9, will blot out all but the brightest shooting stars during the Perseid meteor shower's peak night on Aug. 12-13.
The Buck Moon is named for the time when new antlers begin to sprout from the heads of male deer. As the moon rises, it may appear to glow a deep orange due to a phenomenon of atmospheric distortion called Rayleigh scattering.
So, mark your calendars for July 10, 2025, and prepare for a breathtaking celestial show. The best time to observe the Buck Moon will be later that evening as it crests the horizon during dusk, providing a spectacle that is sure to leave you in awe.
Enjoy outdoor-living and home-and-garden lifestyle as you prepare for the highly anticipated Full Buck Moon on July 10, 2025, a must-see event for astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. To fully capture this celestial event with your camera, check out how to photograph the moon, and for the full moon dates in 2025, consult reliable resources such as timeanddate.com or in-the-sky.org. Incorporating stargazing tips into your lifestyle, you'll find that this particular full moon will be one of the lowest-hanging full moons of the year, offering a captivating view under the night sky.
