How To See The Strawberry Moon In June 2025
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Another month, another full moon – and this one is special. June 2025’s Strawberry Moon is the lowest full moon since 2006, and the moon won’t be this low again until 2043. Here’s what you need to know.
What Is A Strawberry Moon?
Given its name by the Native American Algonquian tribes in the northwestern U.S., the strawberry moon is so-called to mark the short strawberry harvest season. The full moon that ties in with the summer solstice marks the season of abundance and renewal that the summer brings with it.
Despite its name, the Strawberry Moon won’t actually appear pink or red in the sky – though you might catch some of the recent warm hues we’ve seen across the UK following the Canadian wildfires. That doesn’t mean this moon isn’t special: thanks to the major lunar standstill earlier this year, the Strawberry Moon will appear very low in the sky. This is because the moon is at the extreme ends of its orbit, rising at its most northerly position and setting at its most southerly position on the horizon, and is something that happens every 18 years or so. Another moon this low will not be seen until 2043.
Coincidentally, this low position might also create a reddish hue: because the moon is so low on the horizon, the light it reflects passes through a thicker layer lower down in the atmosphere, which means shorter wavelengths of light are scattered and longer wavelengths, which are often red, reach our eyes.
When Is The 2025 Strawberry Moon In The UK?
This month, the moon will reach its fullest on the night of Wednesday 11 June – but it will still look full on the days either side. This is important to note, because the weather forecast looks clearer on Tuesday 10 June, so you might have a better shot of seeing the moon.
Like the sun, the moon rises in the east and sets in the west. On Wednesday, the sun will set at 9.17pm and the moon will rise in the east around an hour later. It will set again at 4.49am.
Because the moon is especially low this month, you’ll want to find a high point with clear skies to get the best view. Areas away from city lights and light pollution will offer the best views, such as parks, open fields, or the countryside, where the eastern horizon is unobstructed. Locations like Edinburgh or cities and countryside across northern England are predicted to have excellent viewing conditions.
Just after sunset is when the moon appears largest in the sky, so if you’re making the most of the warm summer evenings with a night out, cast your eyes to the sky as you make your way home.
What Does The Strawberry Moon Symbolise?
The Strawberry Moon holds a spiritual meaning, rooted in the Native American traditions of reverence and respect for the natural world. It symbolises a time of new potential, renewal, and abundance, so it is a chance for us to reassess our intentions for the rest of the year ahead, and reflect on the abundance in our lives. The Strawberry Moon is also believed to deepen connections and foster meaningful communication, so choose your viewing partner with intention.
How Should You Celebrate The Strawberry Moon?
There are several options to mark the full moon. How about embarking on a moon ritual to harness the power of the moon, and making some moon water? Or having a family campout to witness the midsummer moon? Or you could simply going to bed, let it pass you by, and wake up refreshed on Thursday 12 June.
