Stunning Buck Moon Prepares Sky for Upcoming Solar Eclipse
WHO:
[10:36 AM ET] - USA Today - The full moon is known as the "Buck Moon."
[10:37 AM EDT] - Forbes - The Buck Moon is the eighth full moon of 2026.
WHAT:
[10:07 AM ET] - USA Today - The next full moon in August will give a partial lunar eclipse visible throughout North America, according to NASA.
[10:07 AM ET] - USA Today - The Buck Moon appeared orange due to a combination of Canadian wildfire smoke, rain clouds, and its low position on the horizon.
[10:07 AM ET] - USA Today - The Buck Moon rose behind the spiral-shaped minaret of the Abdulla Bin Zaid al-Mahmud Islamic Cultural Centre, also known as the Fanar Mosque, in Doha, Qatar.
[10:07 AM ET] - USA Today - The Buck Moon rose behind the San Sebastiano church in the village of Serralunga d'Alba, Langhe Countryside, Northwestern Italy.
[10:07 AM ET] - USA Today - The moon shone behind the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
[10:36 AM ET] - USA Today - The Buck Moon reached its peak on July 29, 2026.
[10:37 AM EDT] - Forbes - The Buck Moon appeared on the eastern horizon across North America around 8:30 PM local time on July 29, 2026.
[10:37 AM EDT] - Forbes - The Buck Moon sets up a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, and a deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27, 2026.
[10:36 AM ET] - USA Today - The moon appeared orange due to a combination of Canadian wildfire smoke, rain clouds, and its low position on the horizon.
WHERE:
[10:36 AM ET] - USA Today - The Buck Moon rose behind the Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey.
[10:36 AM ET] - USA Today - The Buck Moon rose over the Eiffel Tower in France.
[10:36 AM ET] - USA Today - The Buck Moon rose behind the ancient Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, Greece.
[10:36 AM ET] - USA Today - The Buck Moon rose over Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa.
[10:36 AM ET] - USA Today - The Buck Moon rose over Warsaw, Poland.
[10:36 AM ET] - USA Today - The Buck Moon rose over Kuwait City.
[10:36 AM ET] - USA Today - The Buck Moon rose over the Church of St. John the Baptist in Skopje, North Macedonia.
[10:36 AM ET] - USA Today - The Buck Moon rose over Riex, Switzerland.
[10:37 AM EDT] - Forbes - The Buck Moon rose behind the skyline of lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center in New Jersey.
WHEN:
[10:07 AM ET] - USA Today - The Buck Moon rose over various locations on July 29, 2026, including the Church of St. John the Baptist in Skopje, North Macedonia, and Riex, Switzerland.
[July 29, 2026] - USA Today - The Buck Moon reached its peak at 10:36 AM ET.
[August 12, 2026] - Forbes - A total solar eclipse will occur.
[August 27, 2026] - Forbes - A deep partial lunar eclipse will occur.
WHY:
[10:37 AM EDT] - Forbes - July’s full moon is traditionally known as the Buck Moon because this is the time of year when male deer begin to regrow their antlers.
HOW:
[10:37 AM EDT] - Forbes - The moon appears orange when it is near the horizon due to atmospheric conditions that allow longer wavelengths of light, such as red and orange, to travel through more easily.
(UPDATED July 30, 2026 23:22 UTC)
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible throughout North America during the upcoming full moon in August, according to NASA. The recent Buck Moon, which appeared orange due to Canadian wildfire smoke and rain clouds, rose over various stunning locations, including the Church of St. John the Baptist in Skopje, North Macedonia, and Riex, Switzerland, on July 29, 2026. It also shone behind iconic landmarks like the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro and the spiral-shaped minaret of the Fanar Mosque in Doha, Qatar.
--
(UPDATED July 30, 2026 22:30 UTC)
The Buck Moon, known for marking the time when male deer begin to regrow their antlers, reached its peak on July 29, 2026, appearing orange due to atmospheric conditions influenced by Canadian wildfire smoke and rain clouds. This striking full moon was visible over iconic landmarks around the world, including the Eiffel Tower in France and the skyline of lower Manhattan in New Jersey. Looking ahead, the Buck Moon sets the stage for a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, followed by a deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27, 2026.