There is nothing exceptional about a strawberry moon full moon; however, June 2025’s strawberry moon is set to be a special full moon, for a particular reason. The Strawberry full moon is visible from 10 to 11 June in the sky. It will be the lowest full moon in two decades.
The low position of June 2025’s strawberry full moon is because of the ‘major lunar standstill’ event. The UK archaeologist, Jennifer Wexler, said, “Over the course of a year, the Sun follows a fixed cycle of changing positions in the sky”. She added that the moon’s cycle is more rapid, and the view of the moon varies over a 29.5-day cycle. The look of the moon changes from a thin white crescent to a full disk and again a crescent.
The strawberry full moon view will identify the final one of spring in the Northern hemisphere. What makes this event so special is that this opportunity will not arise again until 2043. This exceptional occurrence will give the moon a warm, golden glow. So, it is a must-see phenomenon for the skywatchers across the Northern hemisphere.
However, the strawberry moon doesn’t look like a strawberry, and it is not pink in colour. The strawberry moon has various roots in several cultural traditions, including Native American, Colonial American, and European.
10 June, Tuesday night will offer the best chance to watch the rare strawberry moon. People can watch the moon clearly from various regions of the UK on a clear night. The moon will rise in the east and set in the west tonight. The opportunity to watch the full moon view may not come in any individual’s lifetime again.
People can use a wide and open space of the southeastern sky to watch the phenomenon. It is not necessary to arrange some fancy equipment to view the full moon. The moon is set to appear larger in the sky than usual days because of the moon illusion. Taller buildings and trees are likely to offer a clear view. Telescopes and binoculars are optional; the best position to watch the full moon is to sit back and relax.
Tonight’s moon will likely take on a yellow-orange hue because our Earth’s atmosphere scatters the shorter, blue wavelengths of the sun’s reflected light.
Tonight’s strawberry moon view is the moment to pause, look up, and marvel.