Moon Phase on July 10, 2025: How tonight’s Moon will look — Also known as the Buck Moon

Tonight’s Full Moon Shines Bright in Capricorn Skies (Image: Canva)

Skywatchers can expect a treat tonight with the full moon illuminating the sky with complete brightness, which is the brightest part of its cycle. The Moon will come up at sunset and be seen throughout the night, setting with sunrise. July's full moon rising today is also called the 'Buck Moon'. It marks the time when male deer begin growing new antlers.

Full Moon Reaches 100% Illumination Tonight

According to NASA’s Daily Moon Observation, the moon tonight is fully illuminated. It lies opposite the Sun, offering a complete view from Earth. The exact moment of the full moon is measured down to a fraction of a second.

The illumination of the Moon on 10 July is 100%, and its age is 14.18 days from the previous new moon. A full cycle of the Moon, or a synodic month, lasts about 29.53 days. There are eight phases of the Moon that consist of one full cycle, starting at the new moon and finishing at the waning crescent.

The Moon, currently in Capricorn, Shifts to Aquarius soon

As of today, the Moon is in the zodiac sign Capricorn, positioned at 14.53° within the sign. It entered Capricorn at 3:05 p.m. on 9 July and will remain there until 6:08 p.m. on 11 July, when it moves into Aquarius.

The Moon travels through each zodiac sign roughly every two to two and a half days. The current phase in Capricorn adds a grounded and practical tone to tonight’s celestial display.

With a clear sky and a quiet night, the July full moon offers both beauty and insight into our natural cycles—reminding us of the quiet rhythm that continues above us.