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Full Moon Names - July

The most common traditional full moon name for July is the Full Buck Moon. Summer is here in full force and this months full moon appears early on Thursday, July 1th, right after sunset. In the evening, the moon will rise around 9:15 PM and should clear the tree line between 10 and 11 PM. Check the almanac references in the links below

From the older Old Farmer’s Almanac - July Full Moon. See the article to access a moon rise calculator. There are also alternative names from early American history various native cultures.

From the newer Farmer’s Almanac - July Full Moon. There is a deeper explanation of the history of the Full Buck moon in North America and some additional alternate names.