Urooj Niazi 
why july’s full moon is called the buck moon everything you need to know
Have you ever thought about why come full moon in July has such a strange name? One of the most interesting lunar events of the year is the so-called Buck Moon, and there is a very appealing natural explanation of its name. In July, observers will get an opportunity to observe this magnificent night show when the Buck moon will be at its maximum stage on July 10, 2025.
Buck Moon is given its unique name depending on the natural things around us. Naturally, male deer or bucks enter the most dramatic phase of their antlers in July. These two months in the year are an impressive period in which these magnificent animals grow their stunning and bewitching antlers in a process known as antlerogenesis. Velvet antler development is the fastest in July, and consequently, racks on older bucks are very prominent and impressive at that time.
Full Moon Names by Month
| Month | Primary Name | Alternative Names |
| January | Wolf Moon | Old Moon, Ice Moon |
| February | Snow Moon | Storm Moon, Hunger Moon |
| March | Worm Moon | Crow Moon, Crust Moon, Sap Moon |
| April | Pink Moon | Sprouting Grass Moon, Egg Moon, Fish Moon |
| May | Flower Moon | Corn Planting Moon, Milk Moon, Hare Moon |
| June | Strawberry Moon | Rose Moon, Honey Moon, Mead Moon |
| July | Buck Moon | Thunder Moon, Hay Moon |
| August | Sturgeon Moon | Red Moon, Green Corn Moon, Grain Moon |
| September | Corn Moon | Barley Moon, Harvest Moon* |
| October | Hunter’s Moon | Travel Moon, Dying Moon, Blood Moon |
| November | Beaver Moon | Frost Moon, Freezing Moon |
| December | Cold Moon | Long Night Moon, Oak Moon, Winter Moon |
Why Bucks and July Go Together?
Buck Moon appears at exactly the right time of nature. This is when male deer grow their antlers, and it is in July that such growth is the most dramatic. An antler is protected with a soft, rich in blood skin known as velvet, which supplies the growing bone with nutrients. The antlers are growing faster now than at any other time, developing the large racks that make the deer look so majestic, earning the Buck Moon its name.
This natural phenomenon was observed by the Native American tribes and early European settlers and was linked with a full moon in July. They were taking advantage of a natural calendar by referring to it as their Buck Moon, which was considered the period when bucks were the most majestic in their antlers. What this relationship between the lunar cycle and animal behavior indicates is that our ancestors were very attentive and appreciative of things natural; they were keen observers.
When and How to See the Buck Moon in 2025
It is going to be extra special this year since the moon is also considered a supermoon. During a supermoon, the moon is at its closest position as possible, corresponding with an enhanced full moon, which is exceptionally huge and shiny. The Buck Moon is going to be brightest at 9.37 PM on July 10, 2025.
The Buck Moon does not necessitate any extra gear of any kind. Just go out of your house after sunset and observe in the southeast horizon. The moon may be orange or red, particularly when it is low on the horizon. This is not the matter of the coloration of the moon, but the light we see is influenced by the atmosphere of the Earth itself.
