In this view to the south tonight and embedded in the Teapot of Sagittarius, we see the 2026 Strawberry (Full) Moon just to east of the meridian. Antares, the heart of Scorpio, the Scorpion, is seen just to the west of the meridian at approximately 11:30 PM EDT.
Since it generally coincides with the Strawberry Harvest, the full moon for June is known as the “Strawberry Moon”. Unlike last year, this year’s Strawberry Moon comes on the heels of the Summer Solstice, an event that occurs during the 3rd — 4th week in June, between June 20 and June 22. We’ve just published a brand-new article highlighting this year’s Summer Solstice and 2 observational favorites for amateur and professional astronomers alike.
The Strawberry Moon, June’s Full Moon
The 2009 Strawberry moon with the red supergiant star Antares to the upper right (west) just following a lunar occultation. Image credit: the author.
Timed with the ripening and harvest of wild strawberries, June’s full moon is known as the Strawberry Moon. This year, it occurs today, Monday, June 29, 2026. We’ve written extensively about the lore behind the moon’s names, most of which honor native traditions and coincide with seasonal events or refer to activities related to survival. This is especially relevant for hunter-gatherer or agrarian communities who depended on a plentiful harvest or hunt to survive.
Additional information on the lore of the moon and its names can be found here and here. It also should be noted that each full Moon name is applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, not solely to the full Moon.
For moon fans, the month begins and ends with a New Moon. The Full Moon occurs precisely between each new moon on the 16th day. For additional details, a full lunar calendar and the lore behind each month’s Full Moon, please visit the Farmers Almanac. Additional information regarding calendars and phases of the moon can be found here.
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