08-07-2025
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When is the next full moon in July 2025? How to watch
Stargazers will be in for a treat as similar to last month's Strawberry Moon, another spectacle can be spotted in the form of July's Buck Moon.
Plus, there's something even more unique about this full moon, as it may be spotted alongside some planets.
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What is so special about the Buck Moon?
July's Buck Moon will lie close to the horizon and will also be the farthest full moon from the sun all year.
Much like June's Strawberry Moon – the lowest-lying full moon in more than 18 years – July's Buck Moon will also sit unusually low in the sky.
Being so close to the horizon, it may also appear orange, but this will be due to your perspective from earth when observing it, rather than the moon itself, the BBC's Sky at Night Magazine reports.
It is also located in the constellation of Sagittarius, in the middle of a star pattern that's known as the Teapot.
The Teapot is a popular summer stargazing pattern, although it may be difficult to spot unless skies are very clear.
What time can you see the Buck Moon in the UK?
The Buck Moon, which is the first full moon of summer in the northern hemisphere, will turn full on Thursday, July 10.
The moon is due to rise at around 10pm - but whether or not you get to see it depends on where you are and the weather conditions.
Sunset is set to be around 9.30pm on Thursday night, with clear skies predicted for most of the UK as it heads into another heatwave.
Buck Moon and the planets
There may also be visible planets on the night of the Buck Moon.
Mars will be visible in the evening sky before it sets at around 11.37pm, according to In The Sky.
Saturn won't rise until just after midnight, but you may be able to catch a glimpse of the planet in the morning sky on July 11, before sunrise at around 5am.
Venus, the brightest planet in the night sky, will also make an appearance. It will rise at around 2am in the eastern sky.
Why is it called a Buck Moon?
The Buck Moon is named to represent the time of year when male deer, known as bucks, begin to grow their new antlers.
For many it marked the start of the game hunting season.
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Other nicknames for the July full moon include the Feather Molting Moon and the Salmon Moon.
In astrology, the Buck Moon is also said to represent a chance to reset. It's a good time to release outdated roles, set boundaries, and realign with your goals.
Full moon dates in 2025
For the rest of 2025, the UK will experience full moons on the following dates: August 9, September 7, October 7, November 5, and December 5.