What is the Buck Moon?

The Buck Moon is a traditional name for the full moon of July.

Where was the image taken?

The image was taken on Krk Island in Croatia.

APOD is NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day series, featuring a new image and explanation every day.

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APOD: 2026 August 1 – Buck Moon and Belt of Venus

First publishedAug 1, 04:05 UTC

Last updatedAug 2, 20:35 UTC · 14m ago

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APOD: 2026 August 1 – Buck Moon and Belt of Venus

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NASA features a colorful image of the Buck Moon rising over mountains, captured on July 28 from Krk Island, Croatia.

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NASA shows a picture of the Buck Moon, a traditional name for the full moon of July. The image was taken on July 28 from Krk Island in Croatia. The Buck Moon is a full moon that rises over distant mountains.

Why it matters

This image is part of NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) series, which features a new image and explanation every day.

In brief

What is the Buck Moon?: The Buck Moon is a traditional name for the full moon of July.
Where was the image taken?: The image was taken on Krk Island in Croatia.
What is APOD?: APOD is NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day series, featuring a new image and explanation every day.

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All outlets frame the story as a beautiful image of the Buck Moon, with a focus on the astronomy and photography.

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NASA features a new image and explanation every day as part of APOD.
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