How to see July's full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky
The July full Moon, known as the Buck Moon, will peak on July 29 and be visible across the UK. Weather forecasts suggest favorable viewing conditions for most of the country, particularly in central and southern regions.
Why it matters
It provides cultural and astronomical interest for the public, highlighting traditional naming conventions for lunar cycles.
Image source, PA Image caption, In 2023 the Buck Moon was also a supermoon - where it appears to be much larger than normal
The July full Moon, also known as the Buck Moon, will light up the night sky across the UK in the coming week.
The second of three full Moons this summer, it is set to peak at 15:36 BST on 29 July.
The exact moment of its maximum fullness will be missed across the UK as the Moon will be just below the horizon.
However, skygazers won't miss out; it will still appear as-full to the naked eye overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Image source, Anadolu via Getty Images Image caption, The name Buck Moon was used because the timing coincided with when male deer grew new antlers
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