Time is flying by, and this month is just a few days away from ending. Are you ready to see the July 2026 full moon? We’ve got the date and everything you need to know about it.
The July full moon is known as the Stag Moon. According to NASA’s official website, it gets this name because this is the month when male deer begin to grow new antlers.
It’s worth noting that this full moon is also known as the Thunder Moon because of the thunderstorms that occur in July. Did you know the origin of its name?
When will we see the full moon in July 2026?
According to the National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics, and Electronics (INAOE), the full moon will be visible on Wednesday, July 29—a couple of days before the end of the month. To see it, all you need to do is look up at the sky (provided it’s not cloudy).
It’s worth noting that on that same day, we’ll see the Piscis Austrinids meteor shower. Be sure to keep a close eye out, as up to 5 meteors per hour will be visible. Later, the Southern Aquarids and the Capricornids will follow.
And since we’re on the topic of the Moon, remember that from August 27 to 28, we’ll see a partial lunar eclipse. The UNAM Astronomical Yearbook specifies that this astronomical event will begin at 7:23 p.m. on the 27th and end at 1:01 a.m. on August 28.
It will be visible to the naked eye. Since it’s a partial eclipse, the Earth’s shadow won’t completely obscure our natural satellite.
