Buck Moon 2025: A Rare Celestial Lowrise Worth Watching This Week
Hey skywatchers, mark your calendars — the upcoming Buck Moon on Thursday, July 10, 2025, is not just any full moon. This one is special, both in its position in the sky and in its place in the solar system. If you’re into moon gazing or just enjoy those peaceful moments at dusk when the sky shifts into twilight, this is something you don’t want to miss.
Also Read:- Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok Sparks Controversy with Politically Charged Update
- Craig Robinson’s “Comedy Retirement” Is Just a Clever Marketing Move
The Buck Moon is the first full moon of the astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere, and this year, it’s putting on a unique show. It will be one of the lowest-hanging full moons of the entire year, skimming the horizon like a glowing orange balloon at moonrise. What’s more — it’s also the farthest full moon from the sun in 2025, which adds a special cosmic twist.
Now here’s what makes this event visually stunning. Although the moon officially turns full at 4:38 p.m. EDT, that happens while it’s still below the horizon for most of North America. So, your best bet? Head outside around dusk and look toward the eastern horizon. That’s when the moon rises and reveals itself as a giant amber disc, thanks to a phenomenon called the “moon illusion.” This effect — where the moon appears larger and more colorful near the horizon — is purely optical, but it adds drama to the scene.
This Buck Moon will drift low across the southern sky all night, rising in the southeast and setting in the southwest. This low path mirrors the winter sun’s arc — a quirky result of how full moons always oppose the sun in the sky. And because Earth just passed aphelion on July 3 (its farthest point from the sun), this full moon lands perfectly on the dark side of our orbit, making it as far from the sun as a full moon gets all year.
You’ll find the Buck Moon in the constellation Sagittarius, but don’t expect any bright stars nearby — that area of the sky is relatively quiet in terms of stellar highlights. Still, the moon’s sheer presence and size will steal the show. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or a casual admirer of the night sky, the visual impact of a low-rising full moon is hard to beat.
The name “Buck Moon” itself comes from Native American traditions, referring to the time when male deer begin to grow their new antlers. But other cultures have their own beautiful names for it too — the Thunder Moon, Raspberry Moon, or Hay Moon, for example, all reflecting seasonal changes on Earth that coincide with this lunar phase.
So set a reminder for July 10, find a clear view of the eastern horizon, and let yourself be drawn in by one of the most dramatic moonrises of the year. Whether you're watching it from your backyard, a park, or a rooftop, the Buck Moon promises to be a memorable sight — a quiet, majestic moment of connection with the sky.
Read More:
0 Comments