The Buck Moon gets its name from when the new antlers of buck deer push out from their foreheads in coatings of velvety fur in July. It was also often called the Full Thunder Moon, thunderstorms being now most frequent. Sometimes it is also called the Full Hay Moon.

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight.

The first full moon of 2026 – also known as the Wolf Moon – is set to rise in the sky tomorrow. It will be the fourth supermoon in a row, following the Harvest Moon in October, the Beaver Moon in November and the Cold Moon in December. Visibility will depend on the weather, but clear skies could make it a spectacular sight.

The first and brightest supermoon of 2025 is just days away. October's harvest moon will appear to be the largest moon and will illuminate the sky for several nights. Here's what to know and when to watch. The October full moon will orbit closer to Earth ...

In addition to being the last full moon of 2025, it's also one of the last in a string of supermoons that created awe-inspiring moon rises over the last three months. The January 2026 full moon will also be a supermoon. After that, there won't be another supermoon until November 2026, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

Tonight's full October harvest moon will light up the skies for days as the first and largest supermoon of 2025. Here's what to know and what to watch. The October full moon will orbit closer to Earth than all the other full moons this year so far, making ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The full buck moon that rises tonight, Thursday, July 10, will be just like every other full moon in lots of ways ...

Meteor showers, eclipses, a planetary parade and 13 full moons will be visible in the night sky in 2026. Here’s when to see them.

The first full moon of 2026, known as the Wolf Moon, will appear on January 3. It is believed to bring financial and career gains for three zodiac signs.

A full moon will occur Monday evening, Oct. 6, in Washington state. October's full moon is known as the Harvest Moon, and it's also one of three "supermoons" that will occur before the end of the year. Here's what to know about the upcoming full moon in ...