June's Strawberry Moon: when to catch the first summer full moon
The Strawberry Moon, June’s first full moon after the summer solstice on June 21, will peak on June 29 at 7:57 p.m. ET. Its nickname comes from the strawberry harvest season rather than its color, and it carries several traditional names from Native American and colonial cultures. For viewing, check local weather and pick a dark, clear night. The piece also lists the remaining full-moon dates for 2026: Buck Moon (July 29), Sturgeon Moon (Aug 28, with a partial lunar eclipse), Harvest Moon (Sept 26), Hunter’s Moon (Oct 26), Beaver Moon (Nov 24), and Cold Moon (Dec 23).