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July's Buck Moon Shines: Nature's Spectacle Unveiled

7/8/2025

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The Buck Moon will illuminate the night sky on July 10 at 4:38 p.m. EDT, appearing low and majestic. This full moon, the farthest from the sun this year, is named for the antler growth of male deer. In Native American culture, it’s also celebrated as the Thunder Moon and Salmon Moon, reflecting nature's rhythms.

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The Buck Moon will illuminate the night sky on July 10 at 4:38 p.m. EDT, appearing low and majestic. This full moon, the farthest from the sun this year, is named for the antler growth of male deer. In Native American culture, it’s also celebrated as the Thunder Moon and Salmon Moon, reflecting nature's rhythms.