The Full Strawberry Moon: June's Moon Guide

Here are highlights of the June 2012 Moon! The Almanac's monthly Moon guide keeps you informed about full Moon names, Moon phase dates, and Best Days by the Moon.

Full Moon Names

The month of June's full Moon's name is the Full Strawberry Moon. June's Full Strawberry Moon got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit.

It was often known as the Full Rose Moon in Europe (where strawberries aren't native).

See all Full Moon names and their meanings.

Moon Phase Dates 2012

All dates and times are ET. See the Moon Phase Calendar for your city/state.

	New Moon: June 19, 8:02 A.M.
	First Quarter: June 26, 8:30 P.M.
	Full Moon: June 4, 4:12 A.M.
	Last Quarter: June 11, 3:41 A.M.

For your next full Moon, see our Full Moon Dates chart.

Full Moon Video

Each month, we will explain the traditional names of the full Moon along with some fascinating Moon facts. In this video, learn about the Full Strawberry. Click below to watch video. 

Best Days in June 2012

Below are the best days for activities, based on the Moon's sign and phase in June.

For Cutting Hay:

• 12, 13

For Setting Eggs:

• 8, 9

For Fishing:

• 1–4, 19–30

See Best Days for more activities.

Moon Facts & Folklore

• A skimpy partial lunar eclipse, visible from western North America, occurs before dawn on June 4, 2012.
• Mars crosses into Virgo and hovers above the Moon on the 25th.
• Saturn, high in the south at nightfall, sits to the left of the Moon on the 27th.
• A growing Moon and a flowing tide are lucky times to marry.
• Days following both the new and full Moons are most likely to be rainy or stormy.
• Crabbing, shrimping, and clamming are best when the Moon is full.

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