Missed the Strawberry Moon? Here's when you can spot the next full moon

Did you miss June's Strawberry Moon? That's OK. Here's your next chance to see a full moon.

June's Strawberry Moon peaked on Monday, June 29, at 7:57 p.m. ET, according to the Farmer's Almanac. But the moon will still look full in the days after it peaks, before it begins to disappear.

The next full moon will occur in a month. But if you're looking to see a micromoon, which occurred during this year's Strawberry Moon, you'll have to wait until 2027.

Here's what to know about the full moon in July and when you will get a chance to see the other full moons this year.

When is July's full moon?

The Buck Moon peaks on Wednesday, July 29, at 10:36 a.m. ET, according to the Farmer's Almanac. It will still look full a few days before and after it peaks.

Why is it called the Buck Moon?

Full and new moons' names are traditionally used to track the seasons, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. And July is no different.

It's called the "Buck Moon" because male deer, which are known as bucks, see their antlers at peak growth season in July, according to the almanac.

Bucks will regrow their antlers every year ahead of mating season, and then shed them during the late winter, after mating season is over, according to Mississippi State University.

The moon's nicknames, like April's Pink Moon, May's Flower Moon or June's Strawberry Moon, originated from Native Americans, Colonial Americans and other cultures' names for the moon.

Other names for July's full moon

July is known by multiple names, including the following, according to the Farmer's Almanac and Earth Sky:

• Thunder Moon
• Hay Moon
• Salmon Moon
• Halfway Summer Moon
• Raspberry Moon

How to get the best view of the full moon

While the moon will peak before the sun sets in certain areas, it will still look full, bright and beautiful at night, weather permitting.

To get the best view of the moon, check local weather forecasts in your area to make sure there won't be heavy cloud coverage or storms.

If you're going to go stargazing the night of the full moon, make sure to do the following:

• Check the weather and cloud cover in your area to ensure conditions are optimal for viewing the moon.
• Dress appropriately for the weather.
• Use bug spray to avoid mosquito bites.
• Bring a blanket, a sleeping bag or a chair to sit or recline on.

List of remaining full moons for 2026

Here are the rest of the full moon dates for 2026, according to the Farmer's Almanac:

• Buck Moon: Peaks July 29, at 10:36 a.m. ET
• Sturgeon Moon (partial lunar eclipse): Peaks Aug. 28, at 12:18 a.m. ET
• Harvest Moon: Peaks Sept. 26, at 12:49 p.m. ET
• Hunter's Moon: Peaks Oct. 26, at 12:12 a.m. ET
• Beaver Moon (super moon): Peaks Nov. 24, at 9:53 a.m. ET
• Cold Moon (super moon): Peaks Dec. 23, at 8:28 p.m.

Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers space phenomena, scientific studies and natural disasters. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at [email protected]