When less of the moon gets light, it's dark (a new moon) or waxing or waning. Full moons normally happen 29.5 days apart and once a month. Rarely are there two full moons in a single month.

The full moon reaches peak illumination at 4:36 p.m. EDT (2036 GMT) on July 10 and will become visible when itrises over the southeastern horizon as the sun sets in the evening sky.

July's full moon, known as Buck Moon, peaked on the evening of Thursday, July 10. However, according to NASA, the moon will remain full for a couple of days and be visible to the naked eye.

When to see more full moons in 2025 After the buck moon, stargazers will have five more opportunities to see a full moon this year. Here’s when to look, from Astronomy.com: Saturday, Aug. 9 ...

When to see more full moons in 2025 After the buck moon, stargazers will have five more opportunities to see a full moon this year. Here’s when to look, from Astronomy.com: Saturday, Aug. 9 ...

The Thunder Moon, also known as the Buck Moon, will be visible in the sky on July 10, 2025. Pictured here is a full supermoon rising in front of the Statue of Liberty in New York on June 14, 2022.

It is time for the annual Strawberry Moon in the lunar cycle of 2025 — which means the June full moon, the last of spring, will rise this evening. It won't be completely full until 3:43 a.m ...

Spot the Milky Way The full moon won’t be the only celestial sight to seek out in June’s night sky. The strawberry moon will also appear near the center of the Milky Way, according to NASA.

Watch: Rare Strawberry Moon rises over Yorkshire Why is it called a Strawberry Moon? A full moon occurs when the side of the moon facing Earth is fully illuminated by the sun.