Here's everything to know about July's buck moon and what it means. A full moon is one of the lunar phases where the entire visible side of the moon, facing Earth, is illuminated by the sun.

Key Takeaways: A Full Moon happens when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon. The Moon's orbit causes changing sunlight reflection, creating different phases.

Here is a schedule of when each full moon will occur in 2025, various nicknames for each moon, and fun facts about moon phases and lunar eclipses.

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