Last month, Ohio and the rest of the world got to see May’s two full moons, a somewhat rare occurrence of two full moons in the same month.
Now that we are near the end of June, you must be wondering when we will find the next full moon. The Strawberry Moon will soon illuminate the night sky, but don’t expect the moon to look like an actual fruit. When is the June full moon? What makes it different? Here’s are the details.
When is the strawberry moon?
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 the weather forecast and plan accordingly.
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 to mark the ripening of June-bearing strawberries ready to be harvested and eaten.
Other names for the strawberry 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.
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:
What phase of the lunar cycle is the moon in now?
As of June 24, the moon is 9 days old in the waxing gibbous phase with more than 65% illumination according to Space.com.
The moon’s phases in June are:
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Strawberry Moon will soon light up night sky. When to see June full moon
Reporting by Mariyam Muhammad, USA TODAY NETWORK / Akron Beacon Journal
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