Date
Sunday, July 18, 2027
Full Moon July 2027
The Full Moon in July 2027 occurs on Sunday, July 18, 2027 at 17:45 CEST and is in the sign of Capricorn ♑.
Full Moon July 2027 — All Details
Time
17:45 CEST
Moon Name
Buck Moon
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn ♑
Next New Moon
August 2, 2027
Full Moon July 2027: Highlights and Observation
What makes this Full Moon special
This Full Moon is a micromoon: on July 18, 2027 the Moon is about 406,000 km away, close to the farthest point of its orbit (apogee of this orbit about 406,000 km). That makes it the 12th closest, i.e. one of the most distant Full Moons of 2027; the Full Moon of June (402,000 km) was about 4,000 km closer. A Full Moon at apogee appears about 12 percent smaller than a supermoon.
Observing from London
In London the Moon rises on July 18 at 21:17 BST and sets the following morning at 05:45; the Sun sets at 21:09 and rises the next morning at 05:05. The Full Moon is therefore above the horizon all night long. Other locations in the UK differ by a few minutes.
Meteor showers and eclipses
This Full Moon coincides with a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Observing Full Moon July 2027
Best Timing
Shortly after moonrise, the full moon is close to the horizon — ideal for photos with a foreground. City skylines, trees, or bodies of water yield impressive compositions. The live view shows the exact moonrise for your location.
Photography Tip
Short exposure (1/250s–1/500s), low ISO (100–400), telephoto range. Smartphone: tap the moon manually, slide exposure control down. Use a tripod for sharpness at long focal lengths.
The Buck Moon: Name & Folklore
Buck Moon: in July, deer grow their new antlers. European tradition calls it the Hay Moon, after the hay harvest.
Tip for July 2027
Warm summer nights make July ideal for long moon sessions: the low full moon over fields or water is a classic summer motif.
Frequently Asked Questions about Full Moon July 2027
When is the Full Moon in July 2027?
Sunday, July 18, 2027, at exactly 17:45 CEST. The exact local moonrise is shown in the live view on the homepage.
In which zodiac sign is the Full Moon of July 2027?
The Full Moon is in the sign of Capricorn ♑.
When is the next New Moon after the Full Moon of July 2027?
The next New Moon after the Full Moon in July is on August 2, 2027.
Why is the July full moon called “Buck Moon”?
Buck Moon: in July, deer grow their new antlers. European tradition calls it the Hay Moon, after the hay harvest.
Is the Full Moon of July 2027 a supermoon?
This Full Moon is a micromoon: on July 18, 2027 the Moon is about 406,000 km away, close to the farthest point of its orbit (apogee of this orbit about 406,000 km). That makes it the 12th closest, i.e. one of the most distant Full Moons of 2027; the Full Moon of June (402,000 km) was about 4,000 km closer. A Full Moon at apogee appears about 12 percent smaller than a supermoon.