Principal phases in July 2028
| Phase | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Full moon | ||
| Last quarter | ||
| New moon | ||
| First quarter |
In July 2028: full moon on July 6, last quarter on July 14, new moon on July 22, and first quarter on July 28. The dates and times follow Universal Time until your browser converts them to your own time zone, so a phase that falls near midnight can land on the day before or after where you live.
The full moon of July is traditionally called the Buck Moon. That night the Moon is 393,944 km from Earth.
For stars, meteors and the Milky Way, the darkest nights run from July 19 to July 25, around the new moon, when the Moon stays out of the evening sky.
The full moon of July 6 brings a partial lunar eclipse. See the eclipse.
The new moon of July 22 brings a total solar eclipse. See the eclipse.