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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Patrick

July’s Buck moon dazzles over ancient Greek monument

  • July's "Buck moon" was observed glistening over Greece's 2,500-year-old Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion late on Thursday.
  • The full moon created a striking scene above the ancient ruins, a site known for its historic significance and views over the Aegean Sea.
  • This year's Buck moon is notable for being one of the most distant full moons of 2025.
  • It also coincided with a major lunar standstill, an event that can amplify the "moon illusion", making the moon appear dramatically larger when close to the horizon.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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