Strawberry Full Moon June 2025: When, Where, and How to See It

The full Strawberry Moon 2025 rises on Thursday evening, casting a pink glow behind the afternoon rain showers.

The Strawberry Moon’s name does not come from its color, but rather its appearance, which actually occurs during the summer strawberry harvest.

Strawberry moon date and time:

The moon will be visible in the sky on the night of June 10 and the morning of June 11, rising at about 8:30 a.m. EST and setting at about 3:44 a.m. The best time to view will be around dusk on Tuesday.

As the moon rises above the horizon, it may take on a warm hue due to atmospheric scattering.

Adding to its uniqueness, the 2025 Strawberry Moon is a micromoon — a full moon that occurs when the celestial body is near its farthest point from Earth in its orbit. This means it will appear about 14% smaller and 30% dimmer than a typical full moon, making it appear farther away in the night sky.

April’s Full Pink Moon will occur in 2025

This year brings an even rarer twist: The Strawberry Moon coincides with a major lunar eclipse, an event that only happens once every 18 to 19 years. During this event, the moon’s path across the sky is at its lowest angle, causing it to rise and set unusually far north or south, and appear lower in the sky than usual – a stunning visual treat for skywatchers and astronomers.