On June 11, skywatchers will be treated to the Full Strawberry Moon. It is the final full moon of spring.

However, the best time to see it will be the evening of June 10 when it rises at dusk.

A Full Strawberry Moon only occurs in the month of June. The term comes from Native American, Colonial American, and European traditions, where full moons were often named to reflect the seasonal changes and activities of the time.

The name “Strawberry Moon” was popularized by the Algonquin tribes of North America, and refers to the relatively short season for harvesting wild strawberries, which typically ripen in June in the northeastern United States. The moon itself doesn’t turn red or pink—though it can appear golden or orange when rising or setting due to atmospheric conditions.

Cultural Significance

• For many Indigenous peoples, the Strawberry Moon was a time for gathering fruit and preparing for the warmer season.

• In Europe, June’s full moon was sometimes called the Honey Moon or Mead Moon, as it marked the time to harvest honey.

• Today, the Strawberry Moon is celebrated in various ways, often appreciated for its symbolic connection to abundance, sweetness, and the start of summer.