INDIANA – Sky-gazers are in for a midsummer lunar spectacle this week as July’s full moon—traditionally known as the Buck Moon – illuminates the night sky. ShutterstockThe 2026 Buck Moon will reach its peak illumination on Wednesday, July 29, at 10:36 a.m. Eastern Time (9:36 a.m. Central Time), according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. The moon will appear opposite the sun below the horizon at its exact peak in North America. If you’ve noticed that the daytime sky doesn’t look as bright blue as usual, that’s the smoke scattering sunlight. Remaining 2026 Full Moon ScheduleIf you miss this week’s display, five more full moons remain in 2026, culminating in a pair of winter supermoons: