Rise of Strawberry Moon on Jun. 10-11
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The full Strawberry Moon rose on June 10, 2025, as the lowest since 2006 and until 2043 due to the current "major lunar standstill."
Marylanders will be able to see the full strawberry moon in the southeast sky. There will be 25 chances to see the full moon in 2025, with the next one occurring on July 10. The night skies get even more interesting this fall with a total lunar eclipse in September, followed by three supermoons in October, November and December.
The Strawberry Moon will rise in the eastern sky at around dusk on Wednesday, between around 8:30 p.m. ET and shortly after sunset in other regions — for example, the best time to view it in San Francisco will be 8 p.m., though you’re advised to check your own city’s moonrise time for precise information.
The June full moon is known as the "Strawberry Moon" due to the berries starting to brighten and peak this time of year. The moon names have gained traction in recent years on social media and come from various cultures around the world, especially from Native Americans.
But the moment it appeared over North Staffordshire was captured by readers, who shared the lovely images with StokeonTrentLive. Last night's full Moon was expected to be the lowest for nearly two decades - a phenomenon not expected to occur again until 2043.
If you want to see the rare Strawberry Moon, you’ll need to be out and about at the optimal time and location on Wednesday. The sixth Moon of the year will become visible from around 10.46pm today, June 11, as the Moon rises, although it was already visible last night.
Experience the awe-inspiring sight of the strawberry moon coinciding with a rare lunar standstill on June 10-11, 2024, offering the most extreme low-angle view of the moon until 2043. Ideal viewing tips and celestial significance included.
June’s Full Moon is also called the Strawberry Moon, but don’t let the name fool you — it won’t be turning pink in the sky! The moniker comes from several Native American tribes, who named it for the fact that June in North America is the time when ...