Learn more about the Full Moon for June 2018. Why is it called the Strawberry Moon? When is the best time to see the Full Moon? Here are Moon facts and folklore from The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
What is the Full Strawberry Moon?
The June Full Moon is called the Full Strawberry Moon. This Full Moon got its name from the Algonquin tribes who knew it as a signal to gather the ripening fruit of wild strawberries. It has also been known as the Honey Moon, Mead Moon, and the Full Rose Moon in Europe.
Where Did Full Moon Names Come From?
This is an age-old practice, nothing new. Ancient peoples commonly tracked the seasons by following the lunar calendar (versus today’s solar calendar).
For millennia, people across the world, including Native Americans, named the months after nature’s cues. Later, Colonial Americans adopted many of the Native American names and incorporated them into the modern calendar, as you will see in The Old Farmer’s Almanac founded in 1792 during George Washington’s presidency.
See all Full Moon names and their meanings.
Moon Phases for June 2018
The full Moon for June rises late on Wednesday, June 27 or in the wee hours of Thursday, June 28, depending on your time zone. See the Moon Phase Calendar for your location.
(Note: All dates and times below are ET.)
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Last Quarter: June 6, 2:32 P.M. |
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New Moon: June 13, 3:43 P.M. |
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First Quarter: June 20, 6:51 A.M. |
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Full Moon: June 28, 12:53 A.M. |
For your next full Moon, see our Full Moon Dates chart.
Full Strawberry 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 Moon. Click below to watch video.
Best Days in June 2018
Below are the best days for activities, based on the Moon’s sign and phase in June.
For Cutting Hay:
- 8, 9
For Setting Eggs:
- 2, 3, 21, 22, 29, 30
For Fishing:
- 13–28
See Best Days for more activities.
Moon Facts & Folklore
- 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.
Share your thoughts about this month’s Moon below!
Learn More
Did you know that the Summer Solstice happens in June? Learn more at Almanac.com/summer!
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June 9, 2017 Full Strawberry Moon
I wrote a "moon song" for the Inspiration in my life, my Mom, a few years ago, and every month I do a short video of the moon as I sing the short song. Last November I had my Mom right beside me while I sang her moon song and videotaped her. She was laughing with my sister in law Dianne and we had a lot of fun with it. This June 2017 Stawberry Full Moon found me singing the song once again on Thursday night since it was a clear night and I didn't want to risk not being able to view it for my video on Friday night. Living 1228 kms from where my Mom lives, I sang, "There's a full moon out tonight, and it's shining oh so bright. High up in the sky, in an almost starless night. There's a full moon out tonight, oh so round and full of light; And I say, Keep safe, stay well, I Love you Mom, Good night" Sadly, my beloved Mom passed away suddenly and tragically, so unexpectedly on Friday evening June 9, 2017. The moon, where I live those 1228 kms away, was hazy in its full form. I reached deep into my being to sing her my Moon Song again on this sorrowful night. "There's a full moon out tonight but it's not shedding it's full light. It's misty hazey partial light, is shedding tears for a loved one lost tonight. Beyond the moon and stars is where you will now shed you light so bright. Keep safe, to the ends of the Earth and back, I Love you Mom; Goodnight "
Strawberry Moon by Debbie Hoyle
Thank you for sharing. My mom and I loved the full moon.
Strawberry moon June 8th 2017
That moon kept me up half the night.
Moon being full
IM staving home,all the crazies come out on full moon
moon
The moons are really cool.
Strawberries
Strawberries are native to Europe AND the USA. There's many species of strawberries too, it's just that we don't eat most of them anymore.
strawberry species
You are indeed correct – there are more than 20 strawberry species found throughout the world, including North America and Europe. We have revised the content to reflect this. Thank you!
Yall are straight dumb. The
Yall are straight dumb. The moon is the best. All hail strawberry moon 4ever
like to read more about iit
like to read more about iit .Thanks
OMG XD XD XD I can't wait for
OMG XD XD XD I can't wait for tonight it's going to be sooooo yummie
my name is Clark just so all
my name is Clark just so all know this isn't Kimmie. Strawberries are good and all and the almanac is great because it's written around the moon which the moon controls bout all things on earth. folks look at the purty Strawberry Moon but the MOON all need to be chatn bout n focused on seeing is the THE FINAL BLOOD MOON OF THE MOON TETRAD WHICH IS IN SEPT AND THE HARVEST MOON. Great wrath coming with it to all nations and all men. Honestly this strawberry moon thang is kinda humorous!!!
MOONS
I JUST NOTICED YOUR COMMENT ABOUT THE FINAL BLOOD MOON BACK IN 2015. I AM LOOKING FOR MOONS TOO
RELATING TO END TIMES. IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS, PLEASE GIVE ME A HOLLER.
THANK YOU!
I love to read the almanac.
I love to read the almanac.
I'm definitely a moon person,
I'm definitely a moon person, even wrote a children's story "Somebody is Eating the Moon"
where can i read the story?
where can i read the story? :D
when is a good time to cut a
when is a good time to cut a persons hair??
Start of new moon til full
Start of new moon til full moon, for faster growing hair.
Aunt Mary's haircut
Conversely, if you want your hair to grow thick but more slowly, cut your hair during the waning moon. You can get more technical than that -- go to the "Best Days" lists of the Almanac for answers.
Love the moon
Love the moon
what strawberrys ?
what strawberrys ? strawberrys don't ripen for another 8-9 weeks, aug-sept
Strawberries ripen in the
Strawberries ripen in the mid-South through early June, very rarely into July. You must live somewhere in the upper Midwest.
Strawberries are already
Strawberries are already getting ripe in Southeastern Ohio. Already made 2 strawberry pies and Strawberry shortcake.
Strawberries already full
Strawberries already full bloom here in NC. Made 14 jars of strawberry jam!
We had ripe straws two weeks
We had ripe straws two weeks ago in New York...
Where in NY? I'm on Long
Where in NY? I'm on Long Island in Nassau County and we only have strawberries in early flower here.
Is it at 4:22am tonite?
Is it at 4:22am tonite? Seriously. I'm new to this. And I REALLY want to see it. I want to set my alarm!
Marieanzalone's moon
Get an app that tells you when the moon will be exactly full wherever you are. The Old Farmer's Almanac has one that is full of all kinds of information. There are also plenty of free apps that will just tell you what time it will be exactly full, as well as where it will rise and set. A super moon is the name a certain even has; however, don't be disappointed if you can't tell the difference between this full moon and every other one you've seen. It may look a little bit bigger to you than is usual but, if you want it to seem as big as possible, try looking at it just after moonrise or just before moonset. The moon seems biggest when it's low on the horizon, as I'm sure you know.
The strawberry was valued by
The strawberry was valued by the Romans as a medicinal plant and cultivated in France from the 12th century, well before the discovery of the Americas by Europeans. Certain large fruit varieties aren't native to Europe but Strawberries definitely are.
strawberries are native to
strawberries are native to the americas
Yes they are. I had wild
Yes they are. I had wild strawberries growing in my garden when we lived in Germany. Germany is part of Europe.
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