Full Moon July 2027, the seventh of year
The July 2027 Full Moon is on Sunday, July 18. It will be the seventh full moon of 2027.
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 July Full Moon of 2027? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2027’s July full moon
The July Full Moon is on Sunday, July 18th. It will be the seventh full moon of the year.
The July 18 Full Moon is the first full moon of Summer as the first to occur after the Summer Solstice. Depending on if the full moon in June occurs before or after the Solstice, the July full Moon is either the first or second full moon of Summer.
When is the full moon in July for 2027?
The peak of the July full moon is 11:45 AM EDT on July 18. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The July 18 Full Moon will be the full moon in Capricorn.
Related: Learn more about the July Full Moon in 2026.
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.
Related: Learn more about the Buck Moon in 2027.
Will there be a lunar eclipse in July during the full moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse during the July full moon in 2027. The February full moon and August Full Moon will each have a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Will there a full supermoon in July?
No, there will not be full supermoon in July. The 2027 super full moons will be during the January Full Moon and February Full 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 in July 2027
Below are the four core moon phases that will occur in July, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the full moon will start and end in July.
| Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| July New Moon 2027 | Sat, July 3, 11:02 p.m. EDT | Summer |
| July First Quarter | Sat, July 10, 2:39 p.m. EDT | Summer |
| July Full Moon 2027 | Sun, July 18, 11:45 a.m. EDT | Summer |
| July Last Quarter | Mon, July 26, 12:55 p.m. EDT | Summer |
Full Moons next year in 2027
The July full moon is one of the twelve full moons next year. The others are
- Full moon in January 2027 is on Jan 22nd
- Full Moon in February 2027 on February 20th
- Full Moon in March 2027 is on March 22nd
- Full Moon in April 2027 is in on April 20th
- Full Moon in May 2027 is in on May 20th
- Full Moon in June 2027 is on June 18th
- Full Moon in August 2027 is on Aug 17th
- Full Moon in September 2027 is on Sept 15th
- Full Moon in October 2027 is on Oct 15th
- Full Moon in November 2027 is on Nov 13th
- Full Moon in December 2027 is on Dec 13th
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.