Buck Moon 2026 in July
The Buck Moon 2026 is on Wednesday, July 29. It will be the eighth full moon of 2026.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the Full Buck Moon of 2026? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2026’s Buck Moon in July
The July Buck Moon is on Wednesday, July 29th. The Buck Moon will be the eighth full moon of the year.
The July 29 Buck Moon is the second full moon of Summer as the second to occur after the Summer Solstice. Depending on if the June Strawberry Moon occurs before or after the Solstice, the July Buck Moon is either the first or second full moon of Summer.
When is the Full Buck Moon in 2026?
The peak of the Full Buck Moon is 10:36 AM EDT on July 29th. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The July 29 Buck Moon will be the full moon in Aquarius.
Related: Learn more about the Buck Moon in 2027.
Names for the July Full Moon
The July full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Buck Moon. It’s not likely a name you would have immediately guessed. The Full Buck Moon takes its name from the time of year when antlers start to appear on male deer (bucks).
Other nicknames for July’s Full Moon include the Thunder Moon and Hay Moon.
Will there be a lunar eclipse during the Buck Moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse during the Buck Moon in 2026. The Worm Moon and Sturgeon Moon will each have a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon.
Will there a full supermoon during the full moon?
No, there will be not be a full supermoon in July. The 2026 super full moons will be during the Wolf Moon, Beaver Moon, and Cold Moon.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
Moon Phases for the Buck Moon
Below are the four core moon phases for the July Buck Moon, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the full moon will start in July and end in August.
| Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| New Buck Moon | Tue, July 14, 5:43 a.m. EDT | Summer |
| First Quarter | Tue, July 21, 7:06 a.m. EDT | Summer |
| Full Buck Moon | Wed, July 29, 10:36 a.m. EDT | Summer |
| Last Quarter | Wed, August 5, 10:21 p.m. EDT | Summer |
Full Moons this Year in 2026
The Buck Moon is one of the thirteen full moons this year. The others are
- Wolf Moon 2026 was in January
- Snow Moon 2026 was in February
- Worm Moon 2026 was in March
- Pink Moon 2026 is in April
- Flower Moon 2026 is in May
- Blue Moon 2026 is at the end of May
- Strawberry Moon 2026 is in June
- Sturgeon Moon 2026 is in August
- Harvest Moon 2026 is in September
- Hunter’s Moon 2026 is in October
- Beaver Moon 2026 is in November
- Cold Moon 2026 is in December
Sources
The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.