The Old Farmer's Almanac, which began publishing full moon names in the 1930s, says some Native American tribes called July's full moon the "buck moon" because it occurs in early summer, when male deer (bucks) typically begin growing new antlers covered in velvety fur.

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 buck moon will reach its peak illumination on Thursday, July 10. It’s just one of this month’s celestial highlights.