Strawberry Moon 2026 in June
The Strawberry Moon 2026 is on Monday, June 29. It will be the seventh full moon of 2026.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the Full Strawberry Moon of 2026? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2026’s Strawberry Moon in June
The June Strawberry Moon is on Monday, June 29th. The Strawberry Moon will be the seventh full moon of the year.
The June 29 Strawberry Moon is the first full moon of Summer as the first to occur after the Summer Solstice. Depending on the year, the June Strawberry Moon is either last Spring full moon or the first full moon of Summer.
When is the Full Strawberry Moon in 2026?
The peak of the Full Strawberry Moon is 7:57 PM EDT on June 29th. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The June 29 Strawberry Moon will be the full moon in Capricorn.
Related: Learn more about the Strawberry Moon in 2027.
Names for the June Full Moon
The June full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Strawberry Moon. It’s a name you could have guessed if you like to pick strawberries in June. The Full Strawberry Moon fits nicely as summer approaches, and it’s time to enjoy this fruit.
Other nicknames for the June Full Moon include: Rose Moon, Mead Moon, and Honey Moon.
Will there be a lunar eclipse during the Strawberry Moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse during the Strawberry Moon in 2026. The Worm Moon and Sturgeon Moon will each have a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon.
Will there a full supermoon during the full moon?
No, there will be not be a full supermoon in June. The 2026 super full moons will be during the Wolf Moon, Beaver Moon, and Cold Moon.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
Moon Phases for the Strawberry Moon
Below are the four core moon phases for the June Strawberry Moon, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the full moon will start in June and end in July.
| Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| New Strawberry Moon | Sun, June 14, 10:54 p.m. EDT | Spring |
| First Quarter | Sun, June 21, 5:55 p.m. EDT | Summer |
| Full Strawberry Moon | Mon, June 29, 7:57 p.m. EDT | Summer |
| Last Quarter | Tue, July 7, 3:29 p.m. EDT | Summer |
Full Moons this Year in 2026
The Strawberry Moon is one of the thirteen full moons this year. The others are
- Wolf Moon 2026 was in January
- Snow Moon 2026 was in February
- Worm Moon 2026 was in March
- Pink Moon 2026 is in April
- Flower Moon 2026 is in May
- Blue Moon 2026 is at the end of May
- Buck Moon 2026 is in July
- Sturgeon Moon 2026 is in August
- Harvest Moon 2026 is in September
- Hunter’s Moon 2026 is in October
- Beaver Moon 2026 is in November
- Cold Moon 2026 is in December
Sources
The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.