July Full Moon Known as the Buck Moon Rises on July 29

The July full moon, traditionally called the Buck Moon or the "moon of the red deer," will appear on Wednesday, 29 July. Its peak brightness occurs around 03:30 a.m. on 30 July, and observers can view it by looking south‑east after sunset.

The name derives from the time when male deer (bucks) grow new antlers, and the moon is also referred to as the Red Deer Moon. Various Indigenous cultures give it other names such as the Feather‑Moulting Moon, Salmon Moon, Chokecherry Moon, and Corn‑Ripening Moon, reflecting seasonal natural events.

The astronomical event is visible in the night sky across many regions and does not involve any specific national activity.