(FOX40.COM) —July’s full Buck Moon is on the 10th, and this could be considered the most interesting full moon of the year.
Space.com said that a full moon occurs when the moon and the sun are positioned opposite of each other, making it appear fully lit from the Earth’s perspective.
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July’s Buck Moon will peak at 4:36 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, but will not be visible on the West Coast until the moon rises above the southern horizon at sunset Pacific Standard Time.
According to Space.com, the Buck Moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, is the farthest full moon from the sun in 2025. This is due to the Earth reaching the point in its orbit where it is the most distant from the sun, also known as aphelion, a week prior.
Since the full moon is close to the summer solstice, it is expected to appear low in the sky after sunset, with the sun at its highest point during the day.
More details on the full moons and aphelion can be found on space.com.
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