The full Strawberry Moon will turn full on Monday, June 29, 2026. Named for the traditional strawberry harvest in parts of North America in June, this full moon is notable for three reasons: it’s the first full moon of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it will hang lower in the sky than any other full moon of 2026, and it will be the second-smallest full moon of the year. As with every full moon, the exact moment of peak illumination is not the best time to observe it. The most beautiful views will come at moonrise, when the Strawberry Moon will appear low on the southeastern horizon during dusk.
A full "Strawberry Moon" rises behind the Boston Light, late Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Winthrop, Mass. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The Strawberry Moon reaches its exact full phase at 7:58 p.m. EDT on Monday, June 29, 2026, while it’s still below the horizon as seen from North America.
This full moon occurs just a day after apogee, the point in the moon’s 29-day orbit when it is farthest from Earth. Full moons that coincide with apogee are known as micromoons — the opposite of a supermoon — and appear about 12-14% smaller and dimmer than average.
June’s full moon is traditionally known as the Strawberry Moon, a name associated with seasonal harvests rather than the moon’s color. Other names include the Berries Ripen Moon, Green Corn Moon and Hot Moon, according to TimeAndDate.com.
