The Strawberry Moon, 2025’s sixth full moon, will light up the sky on June 10–11. Known as the last full moon of spring or the first of summer, it appears low on the horizon with a golden or rosy glow. NASA calls it a “spectacular rise,” especially when paired with landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, as in 2023.

Its name comes from the June strawberry harvest, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Indigenous tribes and Europeans have also called it the Hatching Moon, Blooming Moon, Rose Moon, or Honey Moon, all marking seasonal change.The moon will peak at 3:44 A.M. ET on June 11. In the U.S., it rises around 8:00 p.m. in Los Angeles and 8:30 p.m. in New York on June 10. At the same time, the red supergiant Antares will be visible—and even occulted by the moon in parts of the South Pacific.

For best viewing, choose a dark, high place with a clear eastern view. NASA suggests giving your eyes time to adjust. “Binoculars or a small telescope” can reveal ridges and impact marks on the moon. This Strawberry Moon is also the lowest full moon since 2006 due to a rare lunar standstill.