Moon Phases July 2023
The full moon in July 2023 is on 3 July at 11:38 UTC — traditionally called the Buck Moon. The new moon falls on 17 July at 18:31 UTC. Times are UTC.
Why the July 2023 full moon is called the Buck Moon
Named for the season when buck deer regrow their antlers.
These are the traditional Colonial and Native American names popularised by the farmers’ almanacs. They are folklore, not astronomy — the phase dates and times on this page are computed and verifiable, the names are naming convention.
Moon phase day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waxing Gibbous | 95% |
| 2 | Full Moon | 99% |
| 3 | Full Moon | 100% |
| 4 | Full Moon | 98% |
| 5 | Waning Gibbous | 94% |
| 6 | Waning Gibbous | 87% |
| 7 | Waning Gibbous | 78% |
| 8 | Last Quarter | 67% |
| 9 | Last Quarter | 56% |
| 10 | Last Quarter | 45% |
| 11 | Last Quarter | 35% |
| 12 | Waning Crescent | 25% |
| 13 | Waning Crescent | 17% |
| 14 | Waning Crescent | 10% |
| 15 | Waning Crescent | 5% |
| 16 | New Moon | 2% |
| 17 | New Moon | 0% |
| 18 | New Moon | 1% |
| 19 | New Moon | 3% |
| 20 | Waxing Crescent | 7% |
| 21 | Waxing Crescent | 12% |
| 22 | Waxing Crescent | 19% |
| 23 | Waxing Crescent | 27% |
| 24 | First Quarter | 36% |
| 25 | First Quarter | 46% |
| 26 | First Quarter | 56% |
| 27 | First Quarter | 67% |
| 28 | Waxing Gibbous | 76% |
| 29 | Waxing Gibbous | 85% |
| 30 | Waxing Gibbous | 92% |
| 31 | Full Moon | 97% |
Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in July 2023?
The full moon in July 2023 is on 3 July at 11:38 UTC, traditionally called the Buck Moon.
What time is the full moon in July 2023?
The moon reaches full phase at 11:38 UTC on 3 July. It looks full to the naked eye for about a day either side of that instant, so the nights before and after are both worth watching.
Why is the July 2023 full moon called the Buck Moon?
Named for the season when buck deer regrow their antlers. These names come from Colonial and Native American tradition and were popularised by the farmers' almanacs — they are naming convention rather than astronomy, while the phase dates and times on this page are computed and verifiable.
When is the new moon in July 2023?
The new moon in July 2023 is on 17 July at 18:31 UTC.