Science · 29 July 2026

Buck Moon, July's full moon, appears this Wednesday evening

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The Buck Moon, the middle of three full moons this summer, is set to appear across the West Country on Wednesday night. While its peak illumination is at 3:36 PM BST, it will appear full overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday. Clear, elevated spots away from light pollution are best for viewing in areas like Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 July 2026 at 7:36

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