Why it's called the Strawberry Moon
June's full moon is the Strawberry Moon — Algonquian for the short, precious window when wild strawberries ripen. Europe's old names for the same moon are the Rose Moon and the Mead Moon, the latter sometimes linked (romantically, if not reliably) to the word honeymoon.
The Strawberry Moon in the sky
The Strawberry Moon is the year's lowest-riding full moon, opposite the solstice-high sun. Hanging near the horizon all night, it often glows warm amber — the closest a moon naturally comes to "strawberry" coloured.
What the Strawberry Moon means
Its meaning is ripeness and brevity: the sweetest things have short seasons. In moon practice the Strawberry Moon is about enjoying what's ready now instead of postponing it to some more convenient month.
When is the next Strawberry Moon?
19 June 2027 at 00:46 UTC.
Why is it called the Strawberry Moon?
From the wild-strawberry harvest in June in Algonquian tradition — not from its colour, although this low-riding moon often does look warm-toned near the horizon.
Why is the Strawberry Moon so low in the sky?
It is the full moon nearest the June solstice: when the sun is at its highest, the opposing full moon runs at its lowest — and its light passes through more atmosphere, warming its colour.