July 2026 Buck Moon: Peak time, viewing tips and name origin
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Anthony Wood
5d ago· 9 min readen
Summary
A guide to the July 2026 full moon, known as the Buck Moon, which occurs on July 29 at 10:36 a.m. EDT (1436 GMT). The article explains the name's origin (young male deer growing antlers), notes it's the first full moon of summer following the 2026 summer solstice, and provides skywatching tips including looking east at sunset to observe the event.
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The July full moon is often called the 'Buck Moon', to reflect the time of the year when young male deer grow out their antlers in the northern hemisphere and is the first full moon of summer, occurring soon after the 2026 summer solstice.
Look to the east at sunset on July 29 to catch
Your guide to July's full Buck Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
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