Thursday 10 July 2025the summer sky will offer us one of the most suggestive astronomical shows of the year: The deer moonthe first full moon of the astronomical summer, will show itself in all its beauty with truly special characteristics. In addition to being The full moon farthest from the 2025 sunwill also be one of the lower on the horizongiving a unique vision.
The moment of the full moon is provided for 22:38 (Italian time)but the moon will begin to climb the horizon already to sunsetdyeing his typical intense orange color. It will appear to the east and, unlike the winter moons that dominate the sky high, this will be maintained low all nighttracing a path that will make her seem suspended between Trees, roofs and hills.
This particular racing location Create awell -known optical illusion: When the moon is close to the horizon, it appears to us bigger than usualbecause our mind compares it with the elements of the landscape. It is a fascinating effect, which amplifies the magic of the moment.
From the horns of deer to fermented honey: all the names of the July moon
The name Deer moon derives from the ancient traditions of native Americanswhich associated this period of the year growth of the new horns of male deer. But July, a month of full summer, also inspired Many other traditional nameslinked to agricultural rhythms and nature.
In the European countryside he was known as Hay moonwith reference to the period of the hay collectionfundamental for the sustenance of animals. In the field CelticInstead, there was talk of Erbe Moon or Moon of the hydromelenames that recall respectively the collection of medicinal plants and the preparation of thehydromelea fermented drink based on honey. All these appellations tell of a deep bond between the celestial cycles and those of the earth.
The moon farthest from the sun: because that of 10 July is special
In addition to its visual charm, the Full moon of 10 July it will also be the more far from the sun of the whole 2025. This happens because a few days earlier, July 3rdthe earth will have reached the apheliumthat is, the point of its orbit most distant from the sun. Consequently, the moon – which is found in the full moon exactly on the opposite side compared to the sun – It will be in its maximum distance position relative by our star.
An unmissable opportunity for observe the sky and let yourself be enchanted by a phenomenon that unites science, nature and tradition.
Next appointment: the moon of the historian of 9 August
Who cannot enjoy the Deer mooncan refer to a month later: the next full moon is scheduled for Saturday 9 Augustwhen the Luna della Storioneso called for the traditional fishing seasons in North America.
How to admire the deer moon? Where to look?
Meanwhile, the July 10that sunset, Let’s look to the east And let’s let ourselves be crossed by lunar light. Because there are shows that, but only yes they contemplate in silence. We raise our eyes to the constellation of the Sagittariuson the horizon to the south-east.
Our satellite will be in the flooding phase tonight July 10, technically at 10.37 pm Italian time, but we can still enjoy the show as soon as the sun will be completely set, and for the rest of the night
