Full Moon Bonfire
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Location: On the beach between BW 1 and 2
Sunset – 8:33 pm
Moonrise – 8:52 pm
High Tide – 8:52 pm
Buck Moon
We are gearing up for another full moon bonfire! Join us on the beach on Thursday, July 10, for Seabrook Island’s full moon bonfire.
The July full moon is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year, producing a larger and more impressive set as the years go by.
It is also called Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Wyrt Moon.
The full moon will rise, reaching peak illumination at 4:37 pm EST; however, it will be below the horizon at that time, so plan to look towards the southeast after sunset to watch it rise into the sky.
Come enjoy a pleasant evening with a bonfire on the beach with friends and neighbors. Visit with existing friends and meet someone new. There’s always plenty of room on the beach for everyone, so invite a friend, bring your houseguests.
To keep things simple, each person brings what you want: food, drinks, chairs, and a stick of firewood for a big bonfire. Nothing will be provided but a beautiful beach, a bonfire, and a full moon.
Hopefully, the weather will remain accommodating. People ask if the bonfire will be held if it’s rainy. The bonfire will be canceled if it is raining or rain is threatening, as few would be comfortable attending.
According to the permit, the fire must be extinguished by 10:00 pm. The later sunset and moonrise times give us time for dinner before enjoying time together on the beach.
Put these dates for the full moon bonfires on your calendar:
- Saturday, August 9 – Sturgeon Moon
- Sunday, September 7 – Corn Moon
- Monday, October 6 – Harvest Moon (Super Moon!)
-Submitted by Mollie Korski