The Buck Moon, occurring in July, is a significant full moon marking the first of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. In 2025, it will peak at 4:38 PM EDT on July 10, translating to 2:08 AM IST on July 11.

Experts say July’s full moon could reduce sleep by up to 20 minutes on the evening of the 10th and as much as 90 minutes in the days leading up to and following it. Scientists in Switzerland previously found that, on the night of the full moon, people take on average five more minutes to fall asleep.

On July 10, 2025, witness the mesmerizing Buck Moon, a unique micromoon enhanced by a major lunar standstill. Discover the best viewing locations across the Gulf, including UAE, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia,

Skywatchers may have a harder time spotting July's full moon in Iowa. The evening of Wednesday, July 9, is expected to have 50-80% cloud cover across the state with some thunderstorms possible starting in western Iowa around 10 p.m. and moving across the state through the night, according to the National Weather Service.