Summer is nearly here and the season’s first full moon is set to brighten Michigan skies in mid-July.
Look up July 10 to catch a glimpse of the buck moon rising in the evening sky across the mitten state.
Here’s what to know:
When does the full moon peak in July 2025?
The full moon will peak at 4:37 p.m. on July 10, 2025.
How did the buck moon get its name?
The name buck moon comes from bucks, or male deer, reaching their antlers’ full-growth during this season, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
What phase of the lunar cycle is the moon in now?
The moon is currently in its waning gibbous phase, at 64% illumination, according to Space.com. The moon’s phases in July 2025 are:
How far away from Earth is the moon?
The average distance between the Earth and the moon is 238,855 miles, per NASA Space Place.
At its farthest from the Earth, the moon is about 252,088 miles away and astronomers say it’s at apogee.
When the moon is at perigee, it’s 225,623 miles away.
Is the buck moon a supermoon?
No, the buck moon is not a supermoon.
What are the full moons of 2025?
Here are all the full moons of 2025:
When is the next full moon after July?
The sturgeon moon will peak Aug. 9, 2025.
Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan skies to light up with buck moon in July