When is the next full moon in June 2025? How to watch
Maybe you managed to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights this week, well now you can take in June's cosmic rarity of a special full moon before summer solstice.
Plus, there's something even more special about this full moon, as it's the first time since 2006 that it will appear unusually low in the southern sky.
Experts believe that the Strawberry Moon, also known as the 'Rose Moon' and 'Hot Moon', won't appear this low again until 2043.
For us here in the UK, the best time to catch it will be 8.44am BST on June 11 when the moon will reach its peak.
Although it will be daylight then, the prime viewing time will be at dusk on Tuesday, June 10, when the moon will appear full throughout the night.
The name of the Strawberry Moon is said to have originated from Native American tribes to mark the beginning of wild strawberry season in north-eastern parts of North America.
It is also linked to farming and when strawberries are set to ripen.
The RMG website says: 'Over time, different cultures have given names to full moons across the lunar calendar.
'Many of the Moon's nicknames have come to us from Native American culture because for their way of life, the cycles of the lunar phases were just as important a method of timekeeping as the longer solar cycle of the year (from which the modern Gregorian calendar is derived).'
For the rest of 2025, the UK will experience full moons on the following dates: June 11, July 10, August 9, September 7, October 7, November 5, and December 5.
The RMG states that the basics of taking a picture of the moon remain the same whether you choose to use a phone, compact camera or SLR.
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You'll need to go to a location that has an unobstructed view of the moon for several hours.
The website adds: 'If you want to focus just on the moon, you'll need a telephoto lens or telescope.
'These aren't necessary if you're trying for more of a landscape photograph, but just remember that if you want to include specific landmarks or features, then you'll need to plan ahead for the best shot.'
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