This July full moon signals the time when male deer, or bucks, begin to grow their new antlers, covered in soft velvet.

Experts say July’s full moon could reduce sleep by up to 20 minutes on the evening of the 10th and as much as 90 minutes in the days leading up to and following it. Scientists in Switzerland previously found that, on the night of the full moon, people take on average five more minutes to fall asleep.

On July 10, 2025, witness the mesmerizing Buck Moon, a unique micromoon enhanced by a major lunar standstill. Discover the best viewing locations across the Gulf, including UAE, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia,