Strawberry Moon 2025: Lowest Full Moon in Nearly 20 Years

Tonight’s full moon will be the lowest in nearly 20 years due to a rare lunar phenomenon.

It’s called the Strawberry Moon, named by Native Americans for the short strawberry harvesting season.

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The full moon technically occurs on June 11 at 3:44 a.m. EDT, but appears full at sunset on June 10.

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This moon will rise low in the southern sky, making it appear large and colorful.

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The “moon illusion” makes it look bigger when it's near the horizon.

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It may appear yellow-orange due to Earth's atmosphere scattering blue light.

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This event is linked to a rare major lunar standstill, which occurs every 18.6 years.

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During a lunar standstill, the moon's orbit tilts more, causing extreme moonrises and moonsets.

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The Strawberry Moon aligns closely with the summer solstice, making its path even lower.

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The last major standstill happened in 2006, and the next won’t occur until 2043.

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