July’s full moon is known as the Buck Moon.
History of the Buck Moon
The legend of the Buck Moon is fairly simple. It dates back to colonial times. This is when farmers would observe male deer, or “Bucks” fully growing their antlers out. Something that occurs every year, but as the deer ages, the antlers grow larger and more impressive.
A male deer or “Buck” calling out in a Kentucky field (Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources)
Over the years, the full July moon has also had several other names, including the “Salmon Moon” and the “Month of Ripe Corn Moon.”
How to see the Buck Moon
The moon will be at its fullest on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10:36 a.m. EDT. Because daylight will be underway and the moon will be below the horizon, it’s best to look southeast at sunset to watch the moon rise in the night sky.
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