The Strawberry Moon, 2025’s introduction into the summer season, is going to be one for the books.
We can’t resist a spectacle in the sky, and since we’re already waiting for this month’s Bootid Meteor Shower, we figured we’d stay in tune with lunar activity, too.
Allow us to fill you in on everything you need to know!
Why is it called a Strawberry Moon?
Though you might’ve witnessed a pinkish tint with April’s full pink moon, the June lunation is merely named the Strawberry Moon to coincide with the fruit of the season, according to Native American folklore, so you might not get the rosy, red glow you were envisioning. (But it’ll still be a beaut!)
According to Farmer’s Almanac, you can expect the moon to be a reddish tiny when it’s close to the horizon because the light rays must pass through the densest layers of the atmosphere.
When will the Strawberry Moon appear?
The full moon will take place on Wednesday, June 11th at 3:44 a.m. ET. However, the best time to see it will be Tuesday, June 10th around dusk, roughly 8:35pm ET. Try to find an elevated locale if you’re keen on catching la bella luna.
How rare is a Strawberry Moon?
Although we get a Strawberry Moon annually, there are a few reasons why the 2025 lunation is special. For one, it is the lowest full moon seen in the Northern Hemisphere of the year.
Additionally, it’s the lowest-hanging full moon that we’ve experienced since 2006, and we won’t have one in a similar position for another 18 years. Do keep in mind that this means the moon will not rise terribly high in the sky, so plan your viewing spot accordingly.
Although we highly encourage you to head to the Museum of Natural History’s new planetarium show “Encounters in the Milky Way” — narrated by none other than the glorious Pedro Pascal — we’d be remiss if we didn’t encourage you to look up towards the sky this June.