When is the next full moon? How to see the July Buck Moon in Arizona
This time, it's July's turn to shine with the Buck Moon, named after the time of year when male deer begin to grow their antlers.
Whether you're watching from your backyard or snapping a pic for Instagram, July's full moon is a reliable cosmic showstopper, no ticket required. You just need a reasonably clear sky and maybe a little bug spray.
For the biggest astronomical events of 2025, including full moons, supermoons, eclipses, meteor showers and comets, check out our celestial events guide.
Here is everything to know about the full moon in July 2025.
The July 2025 full moon will be on July 10.
According to Time and Date, the buck moon will peak on July 10 at 1:36 p.m. Arizona time.
The Buck Moon is the nickname for July's full moon, and it's named after the time of year when male deer — bucks — begin to grow their new antlers. The name comes from traditional Algonquin and other Native American naming systems.
The Buck Moon typically rises in early to mid-July and often appears especially bright and golden near the horizona.
The full moon in July is special for a few reasons: Culturally, it gets its name from the time of year when male deer start growing new antlers, symbolizing growth and renewal.
Astronomically, it often appears larger and more golden due to summer's warm, humid atmosphere, which can enhance the moon's glow near the horizon, according to NASA.The Buck Moon symbolizes growth, strength and transformation. Many believe the Buck Moon invites us to reflect on progress, set intentions and reconnect with nature.
A full moon technically lasts for only a moment, the exact time when the moon is directly opposite the sun in the sky.
But to the naked eye, the moon looks full for about three days: the night before, the night of and the night after its peak.
The rarest type of full moon is often considered the Blue Moon, specifically the seasonal Blue Moon, which occurs about once every 2.5 to three years.
Even rarer? A supermoon on Halloween, which last happened in 2020 and won't happen again until 2039.
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.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: July full moon 2025: Why the Buck Moon is special
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