The first full moon following the start of summer is happening soon.
The Strawberry Moon will reach peak illumination on Monday, June 29 at 5:56 p.m. MT/6:56 p.m. CT. The Strawberry Moon may sound colorful, but it won’t appear strawberry-colored in the sky. The name refers to the strawberry harvest season, which occurs around this time of year, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
The term Strawberry Moon has been used by Native American Algonquian tribes that live in the northeastern United States, marking the ripening of “June-bearing” strawberries that are ready to be gathered.
“As flowers bloom and early fruit ripens, June is a time of great abundance for many,” the Old Farmer’s Almanac writes.
Here’s what to know about June’s full moon.
When is the Strawberry Moon 2026?
The Strawberry Moon peaks on Monday, June 29 at 5:56 p.m. MT/6:56 p.m. CT, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. It will still look full a few days before and after it peaks.
How to see the Strawberry Moon
If you’re going to go stargazing the night of the full moon, make sure to do the following, courtesy of USA TODAY:
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This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Strawberry Moon 2026: When and where to see June’s full moon
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