Strawberry Moon to Reach Full Illumination on June 29
The June full moon, dubbed the strawberry moon, will peak at 7:57 p.m. ET on June 29 and will be a micromoon, appearing slightly smaller and dimmer than usual.
The first full moon of summer, known as the strawberry moon, will reach its peak illumination at 7:57 p.m. Eastern Time on June 29, according to the Farmer's Almanac. The moon will remain fully lit for several days surrounding the peak.
Astronomers note that this full moon will also be a micromoon, occurring when the Moon is near the farthest point in its orbit, which makes it appear marginally smaller and less bright than a typical full moon. It follows two earlier micromoons in 2026 – the flower moon on May 1 and a blue moon on May 31.
The event comes shortly after the summer solstice on June 21, marking the official start of astronomical summer. Observers are advised to seek locations away from artificial lighting and to monitor local weather forecasts for cloud cover to optimize viewing conditions.
The name "strawberry moon" derives from Indigenous naming traditions, particularly among Algonquian peoples, who used lunar names to signal seasonal changes; the term reflects the period when strawberries ripen, not the moon's color. Alternative names for June's full moon include the berries ripen moon, blooming moon and green corn moon.
The next full moon after June's strawberry moon will be the buck moon, expected to peak on July 29.