A “buck moon” this coming Thursday night will be bright enough to outshine two meteor showers, making an exciting night of stargazing for Australians. This July’s full moon involves a particularly unique phenomenon where the moon is situated further from earth than usual and will reach the second highest in the sky of any full moon this year. Supplied Credit: Supplied Source KnownDr Driessen suggested getting away from bright city lights to achieve the best viewing experience. “Hopefully you’re somewhere with a nice clear night sky. The next full moon will peak in late August and is called the Sturgeon Moon.