June’s full moon earns the name “Strawberry Moon” from Native American Algonquin traditions—signaling the strawberry harvest season, not its color
The Strawberry Moon will peak on June 11, 2025 at 03:44 a. But the best time to watch is at moonrise on June 10 around dusk
As the moon rises low, near the horizon, it appears larger and warmer in hue—offering a stunning visual moment
This year’s strawberry moon is at a major lunar standstill, meaning it will follow the lowest arc in decades—silent, slow, and theatrical
Atmospheric scattering makes the moon look orange‑pink when low on the horizon—not because it’s colored that way
In the South Pacific/Oceania, the moon will occult Antares—temporarily “switching off” this red supergiant star
The Strawberry Moon in 2025 occurs in the constellation Ophiuchus, not Sagittarius
Find a dark spot, use a tripod or telescope for sharp shots, and allow 30 min to adapt eyes to low light