On July 10, 2025, the Buck Moon or Purnima, a powerful time for spiritual practices, will occur with the Moon in Sagittarius. This Full Moon encourages transformation and new beginnings, mirroring the growth of deer antlers. The celestial event impacts ...

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.

July's full moon, known as the "Buck Moon," will rise on July 10 as the farthest full moon from the sun in 2025.

It’s the full moon that hits in July, and in astrology, it’s basically your cosmic reminder to get your life together. It’s named after the time of year when male deer (aka bucks) start growing their antlers — so think of it as a major glow-up moment from the universe.

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.