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The rare blue moon illuminated the night sky in May, but when will the next full moon be?Well, in case you missed the rare sighting, there will be another chance to view a full moon in June. The one is known as the Strawberry Moon.The moon gets its name from the Native American Algonquian tribes in the northeastern U.S., as well as the Ojibwe, Dakota and Lakota peoples, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. This is because June is when strawberries ripen and are ready to be picked.If you're hoping to see another blue moon, however, you will have to wait for a couple of years. The next blue moon – when a single month has two full moons instead of one – won't happen until December 2028.Here's what to know about June's full moon.When is the Strawberry Moon?The Strawberry Moon peaks on Monday, June 29, at 7:57 p.m. ET, according to the Farmer's Almanac. It will still look full a few days before and after it peaks.Other names for the Strawberry MoonOther names include the following, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac:Berries Ripen MoonBlooming MoonGreen Corn MoonHoer MoonBirth MoonThe moon's nicknames, like April's Pink Moon, May's Flower Moon or June's Strawberry Moon, originated from Native Americans, Colonial Americans and European and other cultures' names for the moon.List of 2026 full moonsThe moon will be full on the following dates, according to the Farmer's Almanac:Strawberry Moon: Peaks June 29, at 7:57 p.m. ETBuck Moon: Peaks July 29, at 10:36 a.m. ETSturgeon Moon (partial lunar eclipse): Peaks Aug. 28, at 12:18 a.m. ETHarvest Moon: Peaks Sept. 26, at 12:49 p.m. ETHunter's Moon: Peaks Oct. 26, at 12:12 a.m. ETBeaver Moon (super moon): Peaks Nov. 24, at 9:53 a.m. ETCold Moon (super moon): Peaks Dec. 23, at 8:28 p.m.Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers space phenomena, scientific studies and natural disasters. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@gannett.com.
