A full moon and two meteor showers are on their way to illuminate Michigan skies this July.
Keep an eye out for clear skies and be ready to look up in mid- and late July for a glimpse of the buck moon and whizzing meteors from the alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids meteor showers.
Here’s what to know.
When will July’s full moon peak?
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 are the full moons of 2025?
Here are all the full moons of 2025:
When are July’s meteor showers?
The alpha Capricornids meteor shower begins activity July 12, followed by the Southern Delta Aquariids on July 18, according to the American Meteor Society’s website.
Both meteor showers will remain active until Aug. 12.
What are the meteor showers in July 2025?
The alpha Capricornids is an annual meteor shower with low activity, typically producing about five meteors per hour, per the American Meteor Society.
The Southern Delta Aquariids is an annual meteor shower with faint meteors, typically producing about seven to eight meteors per hour, according to NASA.
When will July’s meteor showers peak?
The alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids are set to peak between July 29-30, per the American Meteor Society.
What phase of the lunar cycle is the moon in now?
The moon is currently in its waxing crescent phase, at 48% illumination, according to Space.com. The moon’s phases in July 2025 are:
When is the next full moon after July?
The sturgeon moon will peak Aug. 9, 2025.
Where can you view the full moon, meteor showers in Michigan?
Keep an eye on the weather forecast, as clear skies are essential for viewing chances. Michigan is home to six dark sky state parks, three international dark sky parks and an international dark sky sanctuary.
Keweenaw Dark Sky Park in Keweenaw County and Dr. T.K. Lawless Park in Cass County are international spots. And, finally, the Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area is an international sanctuary.
Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: When to see July 2025 full moon, meteor showers