articleThe Brief The Full Buck Moon rises on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 9:36 a.m. central time. What is a Buck Moon? What we know:The Buck Moon is the traditional name given to July's full moon because this is the time of year when male deer, known as bucks, begin growing a new set of antlers. Moon informationBig picture view:A full Moon occurs when the Moon is positioned on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun. If you catch the Moon shortly after moonrise in eastern Wisconsin, it may appear exceptionally large near the horizon.