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June full moon: Why is it called the Strawberry Moon? What stargazers should know
June's full "Strawberry Moon" will rise soon.
Here's what to know about this month's full moon, including the best time to view it, the origin of its name and more.
June's 2025 Strawberry Moon will reach peak illumination on June 11 at 3:44 a.m.
The May Flower Moon was at peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. on Monday, May 12.
No, there is no supermoon in June. The first supermoon of the year always takes place in the later months, this year in October.
The Old Farmer's Almanac says that the 12 full moons each year are named by Native Americans, according to previous reporting by the Hendersonville Times-News. UNC Asheville Associate Professor of Astronomy Britt Lundren reminded readers that, when sharing the titles of the monthly moons, it's important to remember the cultural diversity of tribes in the U.S.
"Each tribe has a close relationship with the land, and their moon names will reflect the seasonal changes unique to their environments," Lundren said.
June's title of "Strawberry Moon" is derived from seasonal fruits that generally ripen during the month. Alternative names include:
Berries Ripen Moon (Haida)
Blooming Moon (Anishinaabe)
Green Corn Moon (Cherokee)
Hoer Moon (Western Abenaki)
Birth Moon (Tlingit)
Egg Laying Moon and Hatching Moon (Cree)
Here's a list of the full moon names, courtesy of the Old Farmer's Almanac:
January - Wolf Moon
February - Snow Moon
March - Worm Moon
April - Pink Moon
May - Flower Moon
June - Strawberry Moon
July - Buck Moon
August - Sturgeon Moon
September - Corn Moon (was Harvest Moon in 2024)
October - Hunter Moon
November - Beaver Moon
December - Cold Moon
Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at iseaton@
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