Lunar calendar for July 2025: Phases and full moon dates

The month of July is packed with captivating astronomical events , and the lunar calendar is no exception. In this guide, we'll tell you everything you need to know about each phase of our natural satellite and the exact date of the Full Moon .

Moon phases in July 2025: Date and time

Throughout July it will be possible to enjoy the following phases of the Moon :

• New Moon: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 07:31:37.
• First Quarter Moon: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:30:11 PM.
• Full Moon: Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:36:48 PM.
• Last Quarter: Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 9:37:40 PM.

What are the phases of the Moon and why do they occur?

According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Moon orbits the Earth at an average distance of 382,400 kilometers and completes one lunar cycle in approximately 29 days .

During this period, it goes through eight stages, determined by the angle at which sunlight hits us. That is, half of the Moon is always illuminated by the Sun , but from Earth we can only perceive the other half, a phenomenon that gives rise to the lunar phases .

There are four main lunar phases : Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter Moon, and Last Quarter Moon . Among them, however, there are four minor phases: Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous, and Waning Gibbous.

The eight phases of the Moon and their meaning

A lunar cycle consists of eight phases , which are as follows:

• New Moon: This is the initial phase of our natural satellite; it's the point where it's aligned between the Earth and the Sun, making it almost imperceptible to our vision. This Moon can only be seen during solar eclipses.
• Waxing Crescent: At this point in the cycle, the Moon has advanced in its orbit and begins to reflect a thin band of light. It can be seen from the right side in the Northern Hemisphere and from the left side in the Southern Hemisphere.
• First Quarter Moon: Occurs approximately one week after the New Moon. During this phase, half of its circumference is illuminated and is visible even at midday. As in the previous phase, the right half is visible from the Northern Hemisphere and the left half from the Southern Hemisphere.
• Waxing gibbous moon: During this period, the portion of light on the Moon increases and takes on a convex shape, but it is not yet fully illuminated.
• Full Moon: Phase in which the lunar circle, visible from Earth, is fully illuminated. It is the most radiant phase of the calendar and marks the middle of the lunar month.
• Waning gibbous moon: After the full moon, the moon's light begins to fade. More than half of the moon is illuminated, but the percentage decreases each night.
• Last Quarter: During this phase, the Moon is positioned 90 degrees to the Sun in the sky, similar to the first quarter, but in the opposite direction. It is primarily visible in the early morning and early morning hours.
• Waning Crescent: This is the final stage of the lunar cycle, during which a thin arc of light appears that diminishes each night until it disappears completely. Its peak exposure is before dawn.

What is the best time to see the Moon?

Each phase of the Moon provides a unique and dazzling experience, so the best time to view it will depend on what you want to observe.

The Full Moon is the best phase to marvel at its brightness and size ; however, it's not the optimal time to admire the satellite's surface, as sunlight blurs its shadows and contrasts.

On the other hand, the waxing and waning phases are excellent for viewing the lunar surface with a telescope . Sunlight makes it possible to see the craters and other features of the natural satellite.

While the New Moon makes possible greater visibility of stars and other celestial bodies, thanks to the sky being completely dark.

How many full moons will there be in 2025?

These are the names of all the Full Moons of 2025 :

• Wolf Moon: January 13 at 11:27 PM.
• Snow Moon: February 12 at 2:53 PM.
• Worm Moon: March 14 at 07:54.
• Pink Moon: April 13 at 02:22.
• Flower Moon: May 12 at 6:56 PM.
• Strawberry Moon: June 11 at 09:44.
• Deer Moon: July 10 at 10:37 PM.
• Sturgeon Moon: August 9 at 09:55.
• Corn Moon: September 7 at 8:08 PM.
• Hunter's Moon: October 7 at 07:47.
• Beaver Moon: November 5th at 2:19 PM.
• Cold Moon: December 5 at 00:14

The best way to view the Full Moon is in a dark place , away from light pollution. Using a telescope or binoculars will also allow you to see the details of the natural satellite more clearly.