When is the strawberry moon 2025? Here's how to see it shine over Oklahoma
Oklahoma skywatchers, get ready, the strawberry moon is rising soon, and you won't need any fancy gear or a remote location to catch it.
This sweetly named full moon will be visible across all of Oklahoma, so whether you're in OKC, Tulsa, or out in the Panhandle, you'll get a great view. Despite its fruity name, the moon won't be pink so don't get your hopes high.
Expect it to glow big and bright low on the horizon just after sunset, offering a stunning photo op and a reason to look up.
Here is everything to know about the June full moon.
The June 2025 full moon will be on Wednesday, June 11.
No, there will not be a full moon on June 13, 2025. The full moon will occur on Wednesday, June 11.
Spiritually and symbolically, the strawberry moon is associated with growth, abundance and the rewards of hard work, literally enjoying the fruits of your labor. The June full moon also tends to fall close to the summer solstice, making it one of the lowest-hanging and most colorful moons of the year.
No, the strawberry moon isn't actually pink. The moon usually appears golden or pale amber when it rises, although it can appear slightly warmer in color when low on the horizon due to the Earth's atmosphere.
The strawberry moon will rise in Oklahoma around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, and peak at 12:43 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11. Look toward the southeast for the best view.
Here are the new moon dates for 2025, according to Time and Date:
June 25.
July 24.
Aug. 23.
Sept. 21.
Oct. 21.
Nov. 20.
Dec. 19.
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A blood moon is a total lunar eclipse. There are two blood moons in 2025. The first happened on the night of March 13-14, visible across much of the Americas.
A second blood moon will take place the night of Sept. 7-8. It will be visible from parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and western North America.
Nope, 2025 will not have 13 full moons, just the usual dozen. Some years do have 13 full moons and that extra moon is called a blue moon. It happens about every 2½ years. The last time it occurred was in 2024.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: When can you see the strawberry moon? See peak times in Oklahoma
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