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by: Josie Fischels
Posted: Jun 29, 2026 / 07:25 PM CDT
Updated: Jun 29, 2026 / 07:25 PM CDT
(NewsNation) — Stargazers across the Northern Hemisphere are in for a celestial treat as the Strawberry Moon graces the sky this Monday, June 29. This year’s spectacle is set to trace an unusually low trajectory, offering a unique viewing experience.
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the moon will reach its fullest and brightest point at 7:56 p.m. ET. Unlike the full moons of winter that shine high above, this summer moon will dance along the southern horizon. Rising from the southeast, it will stay low in the sky throughout the night before setting in the southwest.
The reason for the moon hanging so low is due to its tilted orbit. We’re still experiencing the effects of a “major lunar standstill” that peaked in 2024 and 2025. The cycle repeats about every 19 years, so we won’t see it dip that low again until 2043, according to Live Science.
No, the Strawberry Moon won’t be red or pink
Despite its name, June’s Strawberry full moons aren’t called that due to their color or appearance. Native American Algonquian tribes, along with the Ojibwe, Dakota and Lakota peoples, used the name to mark the time when wild strawberries would ripen, according to the Almanac.
Because the moon will be so low and best viewed right at dusk, it could appear reddish-orange or pink in hue for a short time due to how its light passes through the atmosphere when its low in the horizon.
For the best view, Space recommends finding a clear space with an unobstructed view of the low southeast sky.
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