The rare strawberry moon occurred on June 10, but some may have missed it due to its low visibility at nightfall. The phenomenon was caused by the full moon’s unique path across the sky, resulting in a colorful display of orange and red hues.
According to Bob Bonadurer, director of the Milwaukee Public Museum’s planetarium, the strawberry moon gets its name from Native American Algonquian tribes who used it to mark the start of wild strawberries season in June. This year’s full moon was also notable for appearing lower due to a “major lunar standstill,” an event that occurs every 18.6 years.
The next full moon is expected on July 12, partially visible on the night sky, followed by Buck Moon on July 10 and Sturgeon Moon on August 9. The rest of 2025’s full moons include Harvest Moon on September 7, Hunter’s Moon on October 6, Beaver Moon on November 5, Cold Moon on December 4.
To catch up on previous moon news, visit the USA TODAY website for more information on past strawberry and other full moons.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/11/strawberry-moon-2025-full-moon-schedule/84153844007