Strawberry Moon 2025: When and How to Watch the Golden Lunar Display
As either the last full moon of spring or the first of summer, this lunar event is known for its warm amber glow and occasional rosy tint. It marks the sixth of 2025’s twelve full moons—and “you won’t want to miss it.”
Why It’s Called the Strawberry Moon
The name comes from the June strawberry harvest, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanack. Western Washington University notes that several Indigenous groups also used the name. Other Native American names include the Hatching Moon, Birth Moon, Hot Moon, and Blooming Moon—each celebrating nature’s cycles.
In Europe, it’s sometimes called the Rose Moon or Honey Moon, reflecting June’s early honey harvest.
When and Where to Watch
The Strawberry Moon rises on June 10 at sunset and reaches its peak at 3:44 A.M. ET on June 11. In the U.S., moonrise occurs around 8:00 p.m. in Los Angelesand 8:30 p.m. in New York.
Viewers in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific will also witness the moon briefly block the red supergiant star Antares, the brightest star in the Scorpius constellation.
Best Ways to View It
Look for the moon from a high spot with a clear view of the eastern horizon and minimal light pollution. Due to a rare lunar standstill, this will be “the lowest full moon since 2006,” according to EarthSky.
NASA advises giving yourself “plenty of time for your eyes to adjust and look carefully.” Binoculars or a small telescope can reveal the moon’s surface details, like ridges and impact marks.
