Our next full moon will rise above the horizon Tuesday night. The June full moon, often called the strawberry moon, will be a special occasion in the night sky.


What You Need To Know

  • June's full moon is often called the strawberry moon

  • It will be the lowest full moon in decades

  • Unobstructed views of the horizon allow for best sightings

The full moon this month, our sixth of the year, will rise notably low above the horizon Tuesday night. This is normally the case with June full moons, but the 2025 strawberry moon will be more dramatic than usual.

In fact, according to Earth Sky, it will be the lowest full moon in decades thanks to something called a Lunar Standstill. This is a 18.6-year lunar cycle that affects how high the moon is in the sky.

This is because the light must pass through more of the atmosphere at a lower angle. That results in mostly reds and oranges being visible because of other colors being scattered out. 

The strawberry moon is expected to peak in the late hours of Tuesday night, but to the naked eye it will look all the same as it arises out of the western sky.

Possible cloud coverage Tuesday evening. (weathermodels.com)

The name of the moon is Native American, relating to the peak season of the fruit. In Europe, it has other names like the Honey or Mead moon.

The best viewing will be after sunset on Tuesday.  To find the best time to view in your area, check out the moonrise calculator. Be sure to find a place with unobstructed horizon views for the best sights.

The next full moon will be the Buck Moon, which occurs on July 10, 2025.

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