The June Full Moon: The Strawberry Moon
The June full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, signifies the ripening of strawberries and other seasonal events. Learn about its name and significance.
- June 30, 2026
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The full moon in June is commonly referred to as the Strawberry Moon. This name does not derive from the moon's reddish appearance on the horizon—an effect caused by the Earth's atmosphere, similar to how the sun can appear. Instead, the term originates from the natural phenomenon of strawberries ripening during this month. Other seasonal events also take place in June, such as the end of the asparagus season, the blooming of roses, and the shearing of sheep, allowing for numerous alternative names for this full moon.
The Strawberry Moon rises on June 29, 2026.
In the Roman calendar, these natural events consistently occur within the same month, making it equally acceptable to refer to this lunar event simply as the June Full Moon. Due to the flat trajectory of the moon's path in June—resulting from the ecliptic being low during nighttime in this month—the moon often appears reddish for an extended period during both its rise and set. This coloration is likely tied to its association with strawberries or roses. Should there be two full moons in a single June—an unlikely occurrence, but theoretically possible on the 1st and 30th—the second full moon would be designated as a
