Get Ready For The Strawberry Full

Sky watchers can look forward to a stunning lunar event this June — the Strawberry Moon. Known as either the final full moon of spring or the first of summer, this moon is famous for its warm amber glow and occasional pinkish tint. It’s the sixth full moon of 2025 and a must-see for astronomy enthusiasts. In rare instances, the Strawberry Moon aligns with the summer solstice, as it did in 2016 when astronaut Jeff Williams captured its breathtaking rise from the International Space Station. In 2023, the moon lit up New York’s Statue of Liberty, producing remarkable photographs.

In 2025, the best time to witness the Strawberry Moon will be on the evening of June 10, as it rises at sunset over the southeastern United States. Viewers can expect a beautiful amber-colored moon gracing the sky. The moon will reach its peak brightness early the next morning on June 11 at 3:44 A.M. Eastern Time.