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July Full Moon 2025: Why is it called the Buck Moon?

Discover why the July Full Moon is called the Buck Moon. Learn about its links to deer antlers, seasonal changes, and cultural traditions that celebrate growth, renewal, and summer abundance.

Sheetal Kumari | July 04, 2025 / 17:28 IST
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Buck Moon to Illuminates July Nights: The Buck Moon will become full on 11 July 2025 at 02:06 UTC—don't miss this breathtaking midsummer moon event! (Image: Canva)
Buck Moon to Illuminate July Nights: The Buck Moon will become full on 11 July 2025 at 02:06 UTC—don't miss this breathtaking midsummer moon event! (Image: Canva)
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Why Is It the Buck Moon? Named for male deer, or bucks, that start regrowing antlers in July—a symbol of resilience and power. (Image: Canva)
Why Is It the Buck Moon? Named for male deer, or bucks, that start regrowing antlers in July—a symbol of resilience and power. (Image: Canva)
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Why Are Antlers Unique? Bucks develop new, velvety antlers annually, illustrating nature's strong cycle of renewal, transformation, and readiness. (Image: Canva)
Why Are Antlers Unique? Bucks develop new, velvety antlers annually, illustrating nature's strong cycle of renewal, transformation, and readiness. (Image: Canva)
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Other Names for the Buck Moon: Every culture on Earth has its own special name for this Full Moon—each full of significance and connected to rhythms of the seasons. (Image: Canva)
Other Names for the Buck Moon: Every culture on Earth has its own special name for this Full Moon—each full of significance and connected to rhythms of the seasons. (Image: Canva)
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Thunder Moon's Stormy Symbolism: Other Native American groups refer to it as the Thunder Moon, named after July's common summer thunderstorms. (Image: Canva)
Thunder Moon's Stormy Symbolism: Other Native American groups refer to it as the Thunder Moon, named after July's common summer thunderstorms. (Image: Canva)
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Salmon and Raspberry Moons: Other peoples called it Salmon Moon or Raspberry Moon, identifying the fish and summer fruits that were plentiful at this time. (Image: Canva)
Salmon and Raspberry Moons: Other people called it Salmon Moon or Raspberry Moon, identifying the fish and summer fruits that were plentiful at this time. (Image: Canva)
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Celtic Legend and the Herb Moon: In Celtic culture, July's Full Moon was the Herb Moon or Mead Moon, indicating time to harvest and store nature's abundance. (Image: Canva)
Celtic Legend and the Herb Moon: In Celtic culture, July's Full Moon was the Herb Moon or Mead Moon, indicating time to harvest and store nature's abundance. (Image: Canva)
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Anglo-Saxon Hay Moon: The Anglo-Saxons referred to it as the Hay Moon, indicative of hay peak harvesting season for animal fodder. (Image: Canva)
Anglo-Saxon Hay Moon: The Anglo-Saxons referred to it as the Hay Moon, indicative of hay peak harvesting season for animal fodder. (Image: Canva)
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A Moon of Growth and Gathering: Whether it's antlers growing on deer or it's herbs being harvested, this Full Moon is a reminder of growth, abundance, and midyear preparation. (Image: Canva)
A Moon of Growth and Gathering: Whether it's antlers growing on deer or it's herbs being harvested, this Full Moon is a reminder of growth, abundance, and midyear preparation. (Image: Canva)
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Look Up on 11 July 2025: Save the date! Take a peek outside and see the radiant Buck Moon rise—a stunning reminder of summer's strength and meaning. (Image: Canva)
Look Up on 11 July 2025: Save the date! Take a peek outside and see the radiant Buck Moon rise—a stunning reminder of summer's strength and meaning. (Image: Canva)

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