The Buck Moon 2025 will be on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM EDT. It will be the seventh full moon of 2025.
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 2025? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Now that the 2025 Buck Moon is in the past, check out the date of the next Buck Moon in 2026.
Get ready for 2025’s Full Buck Moon in July
The full moon in July 2025 is on Thursday, July 10. The Buck Moon will be the seventh full moon of the year.
The July 10 Buck moon will be first full moon of Summer as the first full moon after the Summer Solstice. Depending on if the June Strawberry Moon occurred 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 2025?
The peak of the Full Buck Moon will be at 4:37 p.m. EDT on July 10th. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The July 10 Buck Moon will be the full moon in Capricorn.
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 in July 2025. March and September will each have a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon.
Will there a full supermoon during the full moon?
No, there will not be a full supermoon in July. The 2025 super full moons will be in October, November, and December.
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 began in June and ended in July.
| Moon Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon | Wed, June 25, 6:31 a.m. | Summer |
| First Quarter | Wed, July 2, 3:30 p.m. | Summer |
| Full Moon | Thu, July 10, 4:37 p.m. | Summer |
| Last Quarter | Thu, July 17, 8:38 p.m. | Summer |
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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.