This year, the Buck Moon follows Earth's aphelion, the point in its orbit farthest from the Sun, by just a few days, according to Space.com. That makes it the full moon farthest from the Sun in 2025, a result of orbital geometry rather than distance from Earth.

The July full moon is just around the corner, but for those in Des Moines, storms could hinder the view. Fortunately, the moon still appears full on the day before and after it re