
Look up! The Strawberry Moon appears on June 11. Will the last full Moon of spring be strawberry red? Learn more about this unusual full Moon and how it got its name.
When to See the Full Moon in June 2025
June’s full Moon will reach peak illumination on June 11 at 3:44 A.M. Eastern Time. See the Full Moon Calculator for your local time.
Why Is It Called the Strawberry Moon?
The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from many places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Historically, names for the full or new Moons were used to track the seasons. Today, we think of Moon names as “nicknames” for the Moon.
June’s full Moon—typically the last full Moon of spring or the first of summer—has traditionally been called the Strawberry Moon. While strawberries certainly are a reddish-pink color and are roundish in shape, the origin of the name “Strawberry Moon” has nothing to do with … Click here to read the rest of this article Source: almanac.com
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