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2025 full moon: How to watch June's favourite Strawberry Moon
The Strawberry Moon is set to rise on the night of Tuesday, June 10, and will glow into the early morning of Wednesday, 11 June. Notably, it will be the lowest-hanging full moon seen in nearly two decades. Known as the Strawberry Moon, June's full moon takes its name from the time of year when wild strawberries are ready for harvest, a seasonal marker first recognised by some Native American tribes. The Old Farmer's Almanac explains that the name is tied to these ripening berries, not the moon's colour. ALSO READ| June's Strawberry Moon 2025: When and where to watch the phenomenon For the best view, head to a place with minimal light pollution and a clear view of the eastern horizon, preferably somewhere outside city limits or being on a hilltop can help avoid obstacles like buildings or trees. You can check your local moonrise time using online tools like The Old Farmer's Almanac's moonrise calculator for the best time and coordinates. 'So there's a chance it will actually look a little bit reddish or pink, and, and so that may also be part of the origin of the name,' explained Chris Palma, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Penn State University, in an interview with AccuWeather. The moon will reach its peak brightness on Wednesday, 11 June, at 3:44 AM. ET, but it will appear nearly full as it rises the evening before. ALSO READ| SinCity-MannyWise vs. Finny Da Legend: What led to the deadly Las Vegas shooting? Victim's friend speaks out 'It's all about the inclination of the moon's orbit, which undergoes an 18.6-year cycle,' said John Jardine Goss of EarthSky, per US Today. 'The cycle happens because the moon's orbit is being slowly dragged around – mostly due to the pull of the sun – every 18.6 years.' Because of this low arc, the moonlight has to pass through more of Earth's atmosphere, scattering shorter wavelengths and allowing warmer tones to dominate the view.
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Strawberry Moon 2025: When to see June's full moon in NY
June marks the first month of summer and with it comes a fittingly fruit-themed full moon — the Strawberry Moon. While the Strawberry Moon isn't typically red in nature, it could be this year as it's expected to be the lowest full moon in almost 20 years and could be affected by smoke from the Canadian wildfires. Here's what to know about June's full moon. The full Strawberry Moon will make its appearance on Wednesday, June 11, and will reach peak illumination at 3:44 a.m. EDT, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. June's full moon is called the Strawberry Moon as many ripening berries were ready to be harvested around this time in the northeastern United States, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The Strawberry Moon is also known as the Birth Moon, Hot Moon, Blooming Moon, and the Green Corn Moon. The strawberry moon is the most colorful of the year because it takes a low, shallow path across the sky, said Bob Bonadurer, director of the Milwaukee Public Museum's planetarium, according to reporting by USA TODAY. The June full moon's arc across the sky means moonlight must travel through more of the Earth's atmosphere, which can give it a colorful tint. Smoke in the atmosphere from Canadian wildfires could also act to create a colorful moon. According to EarthSky, the moon will the lowest in the sky that it's been since 2006, USA TODAY reported. "That's because we're in the midst of a major lunar standstill," which has to do with the moon's orbit around the Earth. "It's all about the inclination of the moon's orbit, which undergoes an 18.6-year cycle," noted EarthSky's John Jardine Goss. "The cycle happens because the moon's orbit is being slowly dragged around – mostly due to the pull of the sun – every 18.6 years." This year's major lunar standstill culminated in January 2025. And we're still close enough to it that the standstill is affecting the path of this June full moon, EarthSky said. Celestial events: When to see 2025's full moons, total lunar eclipse and supermoons According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, moonrise for the Rochester area will happen by roughly 8:53 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 and will set at 4:28 a.m. Wednesday. Moonrise for the White Plains area will happen by roughly 8:27 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 and will set at 4:21 a.m. Wednesday, the Old Farmer's Almanac says. While there's a chance for showers and thunderstorms for both the Rochester and White Plains areas earlier in the day Tuesday, skies should clear up by nightfall in Rochester, according to the National Weather Service. In the lower Hudson Valley, there's a slight chance of showers before 8 p.m. and skies may be a bit cloudy the rest of the night. Rain, rain and more rain: Thought May felt wetter than usual? You were right The next full moon is the Buck Moon, which occurs on July 10. Moonrise in the Rochester area is roughly 9:18 p.m. and around 8:54 p.m. in the Westchester area. A few additional celestial events are taking place this month. Here's when you should take a look at the night sky to try and catch a glimpse: While it won't be as bright as it was in early May, you'll be able to see Mars for a couple hours after dark all month long, according to NASA. The Milky Way — a faint, cloud-like band that arches southwardly across the sky — will be visible all night each night in June, NASA says, and will continue through the month of August. For the best viewing conditions of the celestial spectacle, travel away from bright city lights and find a nice, dark place to sky gaze. At the end of the month, you may be able to see Mercury for several nights if you have a clear view of the western horizon, according to NASA. Between June 21-30, look low in the sky around 30-45 minutes after sunset to try and catch a glimpse of the planet. Contributing: USA TODAY Emily Barnes on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network's New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@ This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Strawberry Moon 2025: When to see June's full moon in NY
