Summer is officially here, and the June full moon soon will be, too, after the world witnessed May’s two full moons, a somewhat rare occurrence.
The Strawberry Moon will soon illuminate the night sky, but don’t expect the moon to look like an actual fruit. When does the June full moon rise? What makes it different? Here are the details.
When does the strawberry moon full moon rise? Timeline for June 29
The June full moon, called a strawberry moon, rises at 7:56 p.m. ET on June 29, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so check your local weather forecast and plan accordingly if you hope to catch a glimpse.
What’s the Ohio weather forecast for the June full moon?
What’s the weather forecast for Ohio’s major cities during the full moon of June? Will there be potential cloud cover?
Here’s the weather forecast for Monday night from the National Weather Service (as of June 26). Luckily for stargazers, the forecast looks promising:
Ohio dark sky locations for astronomy, full moon viewing
Of the 159 locations in the United States that are designated dark sky communities (those having little to no light pollution to interfere with astronomy), two are in Ohio:
Other dark sky destinations around Ohio, according to Ohio Magazine, include:
What is a strawberry moon?
You might assume the June full moon is called the strawberry moon because it may take on a pinkish hue, but that’s not the case.
The nickname strawberry moon has been attributed to Algonquin peoples, a Native American tribe, according to Old Farmer’s Almanac. The June full moon is called the strawberry moon since it marks the time of year that June-bearing strawberries are ripe and ready to be harvested and eaten.
Other names for the June full moon
According to Old Farmer’s Almanac, other common names for the strawberry moon include:
The strawberry moon is typically the last full moon of spring or the first of summer depending on which side of the summer solstice the full moon happens.
What are the next full moons for the rest of the year?
Here are the remaining full moons in 2026 and their names, per Old Farmer’s Almanac:
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Is the June full moon tonight? Date, timing, strawberry moon forecast
Reporting by Mariyam Muhammad, USA TODAY NETWORK / Cincinnati Enquirer
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