Kentucky is set to witness the Strawberry Moon, a sweet sight in the night sky. The full moon will appear on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, with the Milky Way visible until August. Here are some quick facts about the event.
The Strawberry Moon gets its name from seasonal plant growth, particularly berries ripe for harvest in the northeastern US. Other names include the Birth Moon and Blooming Moon.
To spot the Milky Way, head to a dark sky location like Mammoth Cave National Park, 90 miles south of Louisville. The galaxy appears as a faint band across the southern sky.
In addition to these events, other celestial happenings in June include:
– A rare alignment between Mars and Regulus on June 16-17
– A third-quarter moon appearing near Saturn on June 19
– The summer solstice on June 20
Mark your calendars for these astronomical events this month.
Source: https://eu.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/2025/06/05/full-moon-june-2025-when-strawberry-moon-kentucky/84046440007