The June Full Moon
Strawberry Moon
June's full moon, named for the short wild-strawberry harvest.
The next Strawberry Moon is full on Friday, June 18, 2027 at 22:21 UTC.
Why it's called the Strawberry Moon
The Strawberry Moon marks the brief ripening of wild strawberries across northeastern North America — an Algonquian name for the short, sweet window when the berries are gathered.
June's full moon signaled the start of the wild-strawberry harvest, a season so short that the moon and the fruit shared a single name. It is one of the most beloved of all the moon names, and one of the oldest still in common use.
In Europe it was the Rose Moon, for June's blooms, or the Mead Moon, for the honey gathered to make mead. Because June sits near the summer solstice, this full moon rides low across the sky and can take on a warm, golden cast near the horizon — though it is not actually red or pink.
June's full moon is also known as the Rose Moon, the Hot Moon, the Mead Moon.
Watching the Strawberry Moon
A full moon rises in the east around sunset and stays up all night, setting near sunrise — so any clear evening close to Fri, June 18 you can watch it climb once it gets dark. It looks biggest and most golden in the first hour after it rises, sitting low on the horizon.
Photographing it? A full moon is flatly lit and shows little crater relief — frame it against a landscape, hills or skyline just after moonrise for scale and warm colour. For sharp crater detail, shoot a night or two before or after full, when shadows return along the terminator.
Strawberry Moon dates
| Year | Date (UTC) | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mon, June 29 | 23:37 |
| 2027 | Fri, June 18 | 22:21 |
| 2028 | Wed, June 7 | 03:29 |
| 2029 | Tue, June 26 | 00:14 |
| 2030 | Sat, June 15 · Super | 16:47 |
Times are UTC, computed from lunar geometry — local clock times vary by your time zone.
Frequently Asked
When is the Strawberry Moon in 2027?
The Strawberry Moon in 2027 is full on Friday, June 18, 2027 at 22:21 UTC. It is the full moon of June.
Why is it called the Strawberry Moon?
The Strawberry Moon marks the brief ripening of wild strawberries across northeastern North America — an Algonquian name for the short, sweet window when the berries are gathered.
What else is the June full moon called?
Besides the Strawberry Moon, June's full moon is also known as the Rose Moon, the Hot Moon, the Mead Moon.
Is the Strawberry Moon a supermoon in 2027?
No — the 2027 Strawberry Moon on Friday, June 18, 2027 is a regular full moon. It is not close enough to the Moon's perigee to count as a supermoon.