Strawberry Moon 2025: When, where & how to watch this mini magical full moon rise

WASHINGTON (7News) — The full "Strawberry Moon" rises Tuesday at dusk, casting a rosy glow behind scattered clouds.

The strawberry moon's name doesn't come from its color, but rather from its appearance, which originally coincided with the summer strawberry harvest.

The moon will be visible in the sky on the night of June 10 and the morning of June 11, rising around 8:30 p.m. EST and peaking at 3:44 a.m. The best time for viewing will be around dusk on Tuesday.

As the moon rises off the horizon, it may take on a warm tint due to atmospheric scattering.

Adding to its uniqueness, 2025's Strawberry Moon is a micro-moon—a full moon that occurs when the celestial body is near its farthest point from Earth in its orbit. That means it will appear about 14% smaller and 30% dimmer than the typical full moon, giving it a more distant appearance in the night sky.

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And this year brings an even rarer twist: the Strawberry Moon coincides with a major lunar standstill, a phenomenon that only occurs once every 18 to 19 years. During this event, the moon’s path across the sky is at its lowest angle, making it rise and set unusually far north or south, and appearing lower in the sky than usual—a stunning visual treat for sky watchers and astronomers alike.

If you do capture the Strawberry Moon, we want to see your photos.