It's an exhilarating week for astronomy enthusiasts and those who appreciate the spectacle of a illuminating the night sky. This month's full moon is upon us and will be visible across the UK tonight (June 11). This will be the sixth full moon of the year, following and April's
Emerging in mid-June, this full moon not only marks the end of spring but also hangs lower in the sky than any other throughout the year, and is one of the furthest from the Sun. In North America, the June full moon derives its name from the strawberry harvest that takes place during this month.
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Some Europeans refer to it as the Rose Moon, while other cultures have dubbed it the Hot Moon, signifying the onset of summer heat.
According to Royal Museums Greenwich, the Strawberry Moon occurred on 11 June 2025 at 8.44am. A full moon typically occurs every 29.5 days, which is the duration of one complete lunar phase cycle.
Despite it being light at 8.44am on Wednesday morning, the moon will still visible after sunset in the evening. When the full moon arises at 10.19pm, it offers the closest view humans can get of the Sun fully illuminating the Moon's daytime side.
A full moon usually remains visible for a couple of days before transitioning into its next phase, the waning gibbous stage, reports .
As the Moon begins its return journey towards the Sun, the opposite side of the Moon reflects the lunar light. Each monthly full moon carries a nickname that corresponds to natural events occurring during that particular month. However, don't anticipate the Strawberry Moon to resemble a strawberry - it's merely a moniker.
The 2025 Strawberry Moon is situated in the constellation, which, for observers in the Northern Hemisphere, never fully rises above the horizon. By June 11, the Moon will have transitioned into this constellation.
According to BBC's Sky at Night Magazine: "The fact the Strawberry Moon is located within these constellations tells you just how low it will be."
Indeed, it is the lowest full Moon of the year, and successfully spotting it is a notable achievement. To increase the chances of seeing it, one needs an unobstructed, low southern horizon with no trees or buildings blocking the view.
As the Strawberry Moon is positioned so close to the horizon, an optical illusion may occur, making it appear larger than expected. Furthermore, due to the Earth's atmosphere and the way it scatters light, the Moon might appear more "rusty red" or "orange" in hue.
Following this week's full moon, six more can be anticipated. The next one, occurring on July 10, is known as the "Buck Moon", while the last full moon of the year, on December 4, is dubbed the "Cold Moon".
Here is the full moon calendar for the remainder of 2025July - Buck Moon
August - Sturgeon Moon
September - Harvest Moon
October - Hunter's Moon
November - Beaver Moon
December - Cold Moon
