July's Full Buck Moon shines this week
The July 'Full Buck Moon' will be visible across the globe from Tuesday evening through Thursday morning. While the exact peak occurs Wednesday morning, the moon will appear nearly full for several days due to its distance from Earth.
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Scott Sutherland Meteorologist, Science Writer Published on Jul. 28, 2026, 8:00 AM This week, the Moon will appear Full from Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.
If you have clear skies over the next few nights, take some time to pause and gaze up at the Full Buck Moon. You might just spy a fireball or two flashing across the sky, as well!
At 10:36 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the Moon will line up on the exact opposite side of Earth from the Sun, producing this month's Full Moon.
Canada will miss the exact moment, as the Moon will be on roughly the opposite side of the planet from us at that time.
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