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The Strawberry Moon, which is the full moon of June, will occur tonight, June 29, 2026. It is expected to reach its peak illumination at 7:57 P.M. EDT ² or 7:56 p.m. Eastern time ⁶.

What is the Strawberry Moon?

The Strawberry Moon is the traditional name for the full moon that occurs in June. This name originates from Native American traditions, as it coincides with the time when wild strawberries ripen and are ready for harvest ⁷. It is not named for its color, though it may sometimes appear reddish or amber due to atmospheric conditions when it's low on the horizon ⁵.

Key Characteristics of the June 2026 Strawberry Moon

This year's Strawberry Moon has several notable features:

• First Full Moon of Summer: In the Northern Hemisphere, it marks the first full moon of the summer season ⁴.
• Low Arc in the Sky: The Strawberry Moon in 2026 is also the first full moon after the Summer Solstice. This celestial event causes the moon to have a particularly low and short arc across the sky ¹. It is considered the lowest-hanging full moon of the year ⁴, and also the highest for those in the Southern Hemisphere ⁸.
• Micromoon: This June full moon will be the third and final micromoon of 2026 ⁷. A micromoon occurs when the full moon is near its apogee, the point in its orbit farthest from Earth, making it appear slightly smaller than average.

Best Time to View

While the moon reaches peak illumination at a specific time, it will appear full to the naked eye for about three days centered around this time ². For optimal viewing, look for the moon as it rises in the eastern sky around sunset ³⁵. Its low position in the sky might give it a soft pink, amber, or golden hue ⁵.