July full moon 2026: Here’s the meaning behind the summer ‘buck moon’—and the best time to see it

Fifty-seven years ago, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission. Most Americans won’t ever step foot on the moon, or even see it up close. But with this week’s “buck moon,” you can get a pretty good view. Here’s everything you need to know about July’s full moon, which hits its peak on Wednesday, July 29, at 10:36 a.m. ET. Why is it called a “buck moon”? July’s full moon...