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08-07-2025
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Buck Moon coming this Thursday. Will skies be clear? Where to view it in Illinois
The full moon, nicknamed the Buck Moon, will be visible soon across the country, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. Will skies be clear? When should you head outside to catch a glimpse? Here's everything Illinois residents need to know about the upcoming full moon. The Old Farmer's Almanac's names for the full moons come from a variety of places, including Native American, colonial American and European sources, and they are traditionally applied to the entire lunar month. The July full moon is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth during this time of year, according to the website. The full moon will rise on Thursday, July 10 at 8:58 p.m., cross the meridian at 12:34 a.m. and set at 4:57 a.m., according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. Find the moonrise and moonset times for your ZIP code on the almanac's website. First Quarter: July 2, 2:30 p.m. CT Full Moon: July 10, 3:37 p.m. CT Last Quarter: July 17, 7:38 p.m. CT New Moon: July 24, 2:11 p.m. CT It's expected to be partly cloudy with a low around 68-69 degrees in central Illinois and Chicago, according to the National Weather Service. The Milky Way can best be viewed somewhere far away from bright city lights. Find a dark, safe spot out in the country where you can see more stars in the sky. State parks and campgrounds are your best bet for clear stargazing, in locations such as Campsite 26 at Apple River Canyon State Park and the Area 4 Parking Lot at Iroquois County State Wildlife Area. A full list of the best stargazing spots in Illinois can be found on the Department of Natural Resources website. For those in Chicago, stars will be more visible on the city lakefront, the Palos Preserves in Willow Springs and the 606 Trail at 1801 N. Ridgeway, according to a list compiled by the Adler Planetarium. Here are the dates and times for the upcoming 2025 full moons: Sturgeon Moon: August 9 at 2:55 a.m. CT Corn Moon: September 7 at 1:09 p.m. CT Harvest Moon: October 6 at 10:48 p.m. CT Beaver Moon: November 5 at 7:19 p.m. CT Cold Moon: December 4 at 5:14 p.m. CT This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Buck Moon: Illinois moonrise time, best viewing spots, weather forecast
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07-07-2025
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When is the next full moon? What Tennesseans need to know about July's 'Buck Moon' 2025
Summer's second full moon, often called the "Buck Moon" will soon make an appearance. Like many other full moon names, July's full moon is rooted in natural cycles and cultural traditions, marking a moment when nature's rhythms are visible in the night sky. Here's what to know. July's full moon will rise on July 10. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the Buck Moon will reach peak illumination at 3:37 p.m. Central Time when it will be below the horizon. Sky gazers should plan to look towards the southeast after sunset to watch it rise into the sky. July's full Moon is called the "Buck Moon" because it coincides with the time when male deer begin growing their antlers. Like many full moon names, it originates from a mix of Native American, colonial American and European traditions, as recorded by The Old Farmer's Almanac. Historically, the names referred to the entire lunar month, not just the night of the full moon. Other moon names also reflect seasonal animal behavior, such as "Feather Moulting Moon" (Cree) and the "Salmon Moon," a Tlingit term marking the return of salmon for harvest. More: Milky Way season is here. How to see the cosmic show in Nashville on Fourth of July and beyond Here are the rest of the full moons for 2025: Aug. 9: Sturgeon Moon Sept. 7: Harvest Moon Oct. 6: Hunter's Moon Nov. 5: Beaver Moon Dec. 4: Cold Moon Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X at @_leyvadiana This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: When is July's full moon? When to see the Buck Moon
