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Buck Moon 2025: Here's how to see the July Full Moon — Best viewing time for New York, LA, London & more
Buck Moon 2025: Here's how to see the July Full Moon — Best viewing time for New York, LA, London & more

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time05-07-2025

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Buck Moon 2025: Here's how to see the July Full Moon — Best viewing time for New York, LA, London & more

Why It's Called the 'Buck Moon' Live Events Thunder Moon (Western Abenaki) – Linked to frequent summer storms Berry Moon (Anishinaabe) – Marking berry harvesting season Salmon Moon (Tlingit) – Associated with seasonal fish migration Feather Moulting Moon (Cree) – Refers to bird feather shedding Ripe Corn Moon (Cherokee) – Time when corn begins to ripen Raspberry Moon (Algonquin, Ojibwe) Moon When the Chokecherries Are Ripe (Dakota) Viewing Conditions and Global Timings New York: Sunset at 8:29 p.m. EDT, moonrise at 8:54 p.m. EDT Sunset at 8:29 p.m. EDT, moonrise at 8:54 p.m. EDT Los Angeles: Sunset at 8:07 p.m. PDT, moonrise at 8:33 p.m. PDT Sunset at 8:07 p.m. PDT, moonrise at 8:33 p.m. PDT London: Sunset at 9:16 p.m. BST, moonrise at 9:46 p.m. BST Sunset at 9:16 p.m. BST, moonrise at 9:46 p.m. BST New Delhi: Sunset at 7:20 p.m. IST, moonrise around 7:42 p.m. IST One of the Lowest-Hanging Full Moons of the Year Best Places to Witness the Event Will It Be a Supermoon? Full Moon Calendar for 2025 January – Wolf Moon February – Snow Moon March – Worm Moon April – Pink Moon May – Flower Moon June – Strawberry Moon July – Buck Moon August – Sturgeon Moon September – Corn Moon October – Hunter Moon November – Beaver Moon December – Cold Moon FAQs What is the Buck Moon? When will the Buck Moon reach its fullest phase in 2025? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The July full moon, known traditionally as the Buck Moon, is set to grace the skies in its fullest glory on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Astronomers and moon watchers across the globe are preparing to witness this annual lunar event, which carries both scientific interest and cultural to astronomical data, the Buck Moon will turn full at 4:38 p.m. EDT on July 10. While the precise moment of fullness occurs in daylight for much of the Americas, the best time to witness the moonrise spectacle will be during dusk on the same evening, when the moon climbs the eastern sky shortly after term 'Buck Moon' originates from Native American traditions, as male deer (bucks) begin to regrow their antlers during this period. As per the Old Farmer's Almanac, moon names reflect seasonal changes and were used by various Indigenous tribes to track the passage of EarthSky and cultural historians emphasize that full moon names vary significantly across regions and traditions. In North America, other July full moon names include:In Europe, it is also called the Hay Moon, as the full moon coincides with the harvesting of Buck Moon is expected to appear full on the nights of July 9, 10, and 11, providing a wide window for observation. While it is full only momentarily, it appears almost completely illuminated to the human eye for about three the July full moon at moonrise offers the most dramatic and picturesque scene. The moon appears larger and more golden as it rises low on the horizon — an optical illusion amplified by the atmospheric conditions during are the moonrise times for July 10, as per a report by Forbes:For accurate local timings, observers are encouraged to use moonrise calculators or astronomy year's Buck Moon is notable for being one of the lowest-hanging full moons in the sky for observers in the Northern Hemisphere. That's because the moon, when full, is directly opposite the sun in the sky. During July, the sun reaches its highest arc, meaning the full moon follows the lowest possible a result, it never climbs very high and appears to hover just above the horizon for much of the night. This effect is particularly appreciated by photographers and skywatchers who seek clear eastern or southern horizons to witness the event in its full the moon can be viewed from virtually anywhere in the world, open spaces, elevated terrain, and areas away from city lights offer the most favorable conditions. Ideal viewing spots include rural hilltops, east-facing beaches, deserts, or national parks with minimal light organizations also recommend viewing from locations with a clear line of sight to the eastern horizon. Whether in India, Europe, Africa, or the Americas, the Buck Moon is a universally accessible event requiring no special later full moons in the year, July's full moon is not classified as a supermoon. A supermoon occurs when the moon is at or near its closest point to Earth (perigee) and appears larger and brighter. The first supermoon of 2025 is expected in October, adding a different flavor to the celestial a glance at the 2025 full moon lineup, as per traditional names:The Buck Moon is the traditional name for the full moon in July. The term comes from Native American cultures, referencing the time when male deer (bucks) begin regrowing their Buck Moon will turn full at 4:38 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 10, 2025. While it peaks in daylight for many regions, the best visual experience is during moonrise at dusk.

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