Ready for the next full moon?
Between northern lights being visible on June 1, perfect viewing conditions to see the Milky Way and a brilliant but short-lived “new star” nova explosion on the way, it’s easy to forget about the full moon.
Summer is almost here, and the warm nights make a great season for seeing celestial events, including the June full moon, the strawberry moon.
Is it a supermoon? Will the weather cooperate? Here’s more on June’s full moon along with the Ohio weather forecast for the strawberry moon viewing.
When is the June full moon in 2025?
The strawberry moon, June’s full moon, will reach peak illumination on Wednesday, June 11, at 3:44 a.m. ET, according to Space.com.
Is the June full moon a supermoon?
There are seven full moons remaining this year; three will be supermoons.
What’s the Ohio weather forecast for June’s full moon?
The full moon will appear on the night of June 10 before it reaches peak illumination in the early morning hours on June 11. What’s the weather forecast for Ohio’s major cities? Will we be able to catch a glimpse of June’s full moon?
It appears that most of Ohio’s weather will be ideal as we look forward to the full moon on Tuesday night. Here’s the weather forecast from the National Weather Service as of Monday, June 9:
Are there clouds in Ohio right now? See live NWS radar over Cincinnati, Columbus, Northern Kentucky
Here’s a look at what the skies over Cincinnati and Columbus look like. Check in Tuesday night to see what the skies look like during June’s full moon:
Is it cloudy in Cleveland? See live NWS radar over Akron, Canton, Northeast Ohio
Here’s what the skies over Northeast Ohio look like right now:
What phase of the lunar cycle is the moon in now?
As of June 9, the moon is currently in its waxing gibbous phase at 97% illumination, according to Space.com. The moon’s phases in June, per Griffith Observatory, are:
How did the strawberry moon get its name?
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 that are ready to be harvested and eaten.
When is the July 2025 full moon? What is it called?
July’s full moon, the buck moon, will peak on July 10, 2025, per Griffith Observatory.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: When is the June full moon? Is it a supermoon? More on strawberry moon, Ohio forecast
Reporting by Mariyam Muhammad, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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