India, July 29 -- The July Buck Moon will light up the night sky on Wednesday, July 29, marking the second full moon of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the eighth full moon of 2026. While the moon officially reaches its full phase at 10:37 am EDT, the best time to see it will be during moonrise after sunset, when it appears large and orange near the horizon.

The Buck Moon arrives just two weeks before the total solar eclipse on August 12, making it one of the most anticipated sky events of the summer.

The full moon occurs at the same moment worldwide. However, it will be below the horizon across much of North America at the exact time it becomes full.

Instead, astronomers recommend watching it shortly after sunset, when it rises ...