🌙 Moon Phases July 2027: See all lunar phases for July 2027 including new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter dates. Updated with accurate astronomical data.
About July 2027 moon phases
On July 18, 2027, July's full moon — the Buck Moon — coincides with the period when male deer (bucks) start growing new antlers, an annual cycle Indigenous American sources tracked closely. July full moons are paired with the Apollo 11 anniversary: humans first walked on the Moon on July 20, 1969, two days before that year's full moon.
Benefits
- ·Linked to the Apollo 11 anniversary (July 20, 1969)
- ·Marks Guru Purnima — Hindu / Buddhist teacher-honoring day
- ·Pairs with mid-summer warm nights for casual stargazing
- ·Lists US peak hot-weather full moon timing
- ·Often coincides with summer meteor-shower buildup
How it works
the July 2027 full moon peaks on July 18, 2027. Throughout 2027, the moon completes 12-13 full cycles, each lasting 29.53 days. Distance from Earth varies between 356,500 km (perigee) and 406,700 km (apogee), creating supermoon and micromoon size differences of about 14%. Full-moon timing data on this page comes from the US Naval Observatory and NASA Goddard.
The Apollo 11 mission specifically targeted a near-full-moon landing for visibility advantages, but landed two days early to take advantage of a low-sun-angle landing site. The annual Apollo anniversary now drives a small surge in moon-watching interest each July. In Hindu calendar, July's full moon is Guru Purnima, honoring spiritual teachers.
Who uses July 2027 moon phases
Photographers planning moonrise shots 2027, July-specific cultural and religious observers, astrology readers tracking July transits, fishermen and surfers reading tide cycles, and anyone curious about which full moon comes next.
Moon Phases July 2027
Moon phases for July 2027. Full Moon on July 18. New Moon on July 3. See daily moon illumination, lunar calendar, and all phases.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in July 2027?
The full moon in July 2027 falls on July 18, 2027. The exact peak time is shown in the major phases table above. This full moon is traditionally called the Buck Moon in the Old Farmer's Almanac, a name traceable to Algonquian and other Indigenous American sources.
Why is July's full moon called the Buck Moon?
July's full moon is called the Buck Moon in Old Farmer's Almanac tradition, drawn from Indigenous American naming conventions tied to seasonal cycles. Different cultures use different names — Celtic, Chinese, and Hindu calendars assign their own meanings.
When is the new moon in July 2027?
The new moon in July 2027 falls on July 3. New moons are not visible because the moon's lit side faces away from Earth. They are the best night-sky observing nights — without moonlight, fainter stars and meteors become visible.
Why do moon phases shift by date each month?
A complete lunar cycle (synodic month) is 29.53 days, slightly shorter than most calendar months. So each month's full moon falls about 0.5-2 days earlier in the calendar than the previous month's. Occasionally a calendar month contains two full moons — the second is called a "blue moon" (about once every 2.7 years).