Get ready for a magical lunar event—the *Strawberry Moon* will rise on June 10 and reach its peak at 3:44 A.M. ET on June 11. Known for its amber glow, it’s “the last full moon of spring or the first full moon of summer,” and the sixth full moon of 2025.
The name comes from the Old Farmer’s Almanac, as strawberries are traditionally harvested in June. Native American tribes also named it the *Hatching Moon*, *Birth Moon*, or *Hot Moon* to reflect seasonal changes. Europeans once called it the *Rose Moon* or *Honey Moon* due to early honey harvests.
The best views will be at moonrise—around 8:00 p.m. in Los Angeles and 8:30 p.m. in New York—especially from high places with little light pollution. EarthSky notes this is “the lowest full moon since 2006,” due to a rare lunar standstill.
On June 10 or 11, the moon will block the red supergiant star Antares for viewers in Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the South Pacific—a rare event called an *occultation*.For the clearest view, NASA advises giving your eyes time to adjust. Binoculars or a telescope can reveal even more lunar detail.
