The Independent- The Strawberry Moon 2026 is set to rise tonight, marking the last micromoon of the year.
- The full Moon will reach its peak in the early hours of Tuesday, 30 June.
- On Monday night, June 29, the Strawberry Moon takes its turn in the sky.
- The best time to view the Strawberry Full Moon is at sunset on 30 June.
- Key timings for the rising of the Strawberry Moon 2026 include New York City at 20:49 and Tokyo at 18:46.
- The Strawberry Moon is a nickname given to the June full Moon because it marks the beginning of strawberry season in the Northern Hemisphere.
- This full moon is the seventh full moon of the year, with 2026 squeezing in 13 full moons.
The Strawberry Moon rises tonight, marking the last micromoon of 2026. It will peak at 7:56 p.m. ET on June 29, with the best viewing conditions in areas with clear skies. In the Northern Hemisphere, it rises in the southeast and sets in the southwest, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it rises in the southeast and moves high across the northern sky.6
This full moon, named for the strawberry season, is the seventh full moon of the year, occurring during a year that features 13 full moons due to a Blue Moon in May. The moon will shine about 90% as bright as an average full moon, making it a significant celestial event.278
Key timings for moonrise include New York City at 8:49 p.m. and London at 9:41 p.m.. In the UK, the best viewing spots include Brandon Hill and Glastonbury Tor, although cloud cover may obscure visibility. Observers are advised to check conditions around 3:00 BST for a potential glimpse.
The Strawberry Moon is part of an 18.6-year cycle of extreme rising and setting points, making this event particularly noteworthy for sky-gazers.
“The Strawberry Moon will rise tonight, marking the last micromoon of the year. Key timings for moonrise are available for major cities worldwide.”
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
