Strawberry Moon: everything you need to know about the lowest full moon since 2006
It's a 'Mini-Moon'
Adding to its uniqueness, the Strawberry Moon of 2025 is also a 'mini-moon'. This term signifies that the Moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its elliptical orbit, known as apogee. As a result, it will appear slightly smaller and dimmer than an average full moon, a stark contrast to the more widely publicised 'supermoons' where the Moon is at its perigee (closest point to Earth). The illusion of grandeur: why it appears large
Even though it's a mini-moon, the Strawberry Moon, especially when low on the horizon, might appear unusually large to the observer. This is due to a well-known psychological phenomenon called the 'Moon illusion'. While the precise explanation remains elusive, it's believed to be a trick of perspective, where our brains compare the Moon to terrestrial objects on the horizon, making it seem magnified. Its hue can be influenced by our atmosphere
While not inherently strawberry-coloured, a low-hanging full moon can sometimes take on a golden-orange or even rusty-reddish hue. This is a result of the Earth's atmosphere. When the Moon is close to the horizon, its light must travel through a greater amount of our atmosphere, which scatters shorter, bluer wavelengths of light, allowing the warmer, redder tones to dominate our view.
Above Strawberry Moon (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
A moment for reflection and reconnection
Beyond its scientific and historical context, the Strawberry Moon continues to hold cultural weight for many. For indigenous communities, it was a practical marker for sustenance and communal gathering. Today, it serves as an invitation to pause, look skyward and reconnect with nature ' s rhythms. It ' s a time for reflection on the passage of seasons, and for some, it carries astrological significance, symbolising love, purity and a desire for change, particularly as it often falls in the zodiac sign of Sagittarius. How to observe it
The Strawberry Moon will look full and radiant from the evening of June 10 through June 11, 2025. To best witness it, seek out an open area with minimal light pollution and a clear view of the horizon, preferably to the southeast. Being on a hilltop or outside city limits can significantly enhance your viewing experience, free from urban obstructions. While no special equipment is needed, a pair of binoculars can offer a more detailed look at the lunar surface. Checking local moonrise and moonset times through reputable astronomical sources or dedicated apps will ensure you do not miss its ascent.
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