When is the strawberry moon? See peak times, cloud forecast for full moon
June welcomes a rare strawberry moon.
The strawberry moon will reach its peak on Wednesday, June 11, at 3:44 a.m. ET, NASA said. However, the moon will dazzle backyard astronomers everywhere in the evening on Tuesday, June 10, as this will be the best time to see the spectacle as it rises during dusk, according to LiveScience.
In areas where the weather permits, the moon will appear a shade of red or orange.
Though the moon will be full, it might appear 14% smaller and 30% dimmer, a phenomenon known as a micromoon. According to NASA, this occurs when the celestial body is at its farthest point from Earth.
According to the Almanac, the "strawberry moon" name derives from the Native American Algonquian tribes, who lived in the northwestern United States. The Ojibwe, Dakota and Lakota tribes also used the name, which marked the wild strawberries in June.
Here is everything you should know about this rare moon.
When is the full moon in June?
The full moon will be at its peak on Wednesday, June 11, at 3:44 a.m. ET.
When will be the best time to see the strawberry moon?
Since the moon is going to be at its peak so early during the day, the best time to see it is the evening before, on Tuesday, June 10, according to Paste BN's previous reporting.
Will it be cloudy on June 10?
On Tuesday, June 10, some parts of the U.S. are expected to have clouds, while the majority of the country is forecast to have clear skies, according to the National Weather Service.
Where is the best place to see the strawberry moon?
The strawberry moon will be low in the sky, so it is best to go to a location where you can see the eastern horizon at a low angle.
The moon will be one of the lowest in the sky, and the moonlight will reflect the Earth's atmosphere, giving it a yellow or orange tint.
What’s the difference between a regular full moon and a micromoon?
When is the next full moon?
The following dates list out the rest of the expected full moons in 2025:
- July 10- Buck Moon
- Aug. 9- Sturgeon Moon
- Sept. 7- Harvest Moon
- Oct. 6- Hunter’s Moon
- Nov. 5- Beaver Moon
- Dec. 4- Cold Moon
Contributing: Janet Loehrke & Carlie Procell/ Paste BN
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