June 11 Strawberry Moon: The Last Full Moon of Spring Will Hang Low and Golden
If you’re a fan of stargazing or celestial beauty, June brings the Strawberry Moon, the last full moon of spring or first of summer. In 2025, it’s the sixth full moon of the year, notable for its stunning amber and rosy hues.
What Makes the Strawberry Moon Special?
The Strawberry Moon gets its name from the traditional June strawberry harvest and is also known by Indigenous North American groups as the Hatching, Birth, Hot, or Blooming Moon, celebrating new life and summer’s start. In Europe, it’s called the Rose or Honey Moon, linked to flowers and honey harvests. The amber or golden color at moonrise or set is due to Earth's atmospheric light scattering.
This year’s Strawberry Moon is the lowest-hanging full moon since 2006 because of a rare major lunar standstill that happens every 18.6 years, causing extreme horizon rise and set positions.
When Can You See the Strawberry Moon in 2025?
View the Strawberry Moon at moonrise on June 10 after sunset in the southeastern U.S., glowing amber. It peaks at 3:44 A.M. ET on June 11. In Los Angeles, look east around 8:00 p.m., in New York near 8:30 p.m. Stargazers in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific might see it occult Antares, the red supergiant star in Scorpius.
Tips for the Best Viewing Experience
- Choose a high spot away from city lights with a clear eastern horizon.
- The low position means it lingers near the horizon, making it striking but needing a good vantage point.
- Allow 15 minutes for eyes to adjust to darkness before moonrise, per NASA.
- Use binoculars or a telescope for details like lunar mountain ridges and craters.
Experience the Strawberry Moon
Whether on a city rooftop or in the countryside, set aside time on June 10-11 to enjoy the enchanting amber glow of the Strawberry Moon, a natural event blending tradition, science, and wonder.
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