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Anthony Wood

July full moon 2025 rises tonight: Everything you need to know about the low-riding 'Buck Moon'

A full moon is pictured against a dark sky, with antler-like horns protruding from either side of its fully-lit disk.

Heads up skywatchers, the July full moon rises tonight! Here's everything you need to know about where and when to see the lunar spectacle, along with explanations of the rare cocktail of orbital characteristics that make the 2025 'Buck Moon' unmissable.

The full moon reaches peak illumination at 4:36 p.m. EDT (2036 GMT) on July 10 and will become visible when itrises over the southeastern horizon as the sun sets in the evening sky. The exact time that moonrise takes place — which is around 8:53 p.m. local time in New York — is determined by where you are on Earth, so be sure to check a trusted website like timeanddate.com or in-the-sky.org to get the right timings for your locale.

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