The Strawberry Moon will be ablaze in the evening sky on June 11, 2025, peaking at full phase at 3:44 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (07:44 UTC). The moon doesn't take on pink or reddish hues despite its name. The "Strawberry Moon" gets its name from Native American nations, the Algonquin among them, who employed this full moon as an indicator of the start of strawberry-picking season during early summer. Strawberry Moon this year is also going to be especially stunning because it will appear at an exceptionally low point in the sky as a result of a rare cosmic occurrence called the lunar standstill. In this event, the moon's orbit remains lower on the horizon than it normally does and produces a wonderful optical illusion. When it is low in the sky, the moon can look bigger and have a warm orange or golden colour, produced by light scattering through Earth's atmosphere. This striking appearance has been called the "moon illusion." For optimal viewing of the Strawberry Moon, the time to do so will be on June 10 in the evening, shortly after sunset. When it rises from the southeastern horizon, observers will have their greatest opportunity to see its full brightness. No matter where you live in North America, Europe, or Asia, clear skies and little light pollution will make it easier to see. In India, the moon will rise around 1:14 p.m. local time, but in the U.S., it will rise shortly after local sunset on the same evening. No telescope is needed to witness this event, though binoculars or a small telescope can add to the experience by bringing out surface detail and lunar detail. For the best view, locate an open area with a low horizon, free of city lights. Aside from its beauty, the Strawberry Moon is also imbued with cultural and seasonal significance. It is a time of growth, plenitude, and change, according to some cultures, as the spring season transitions into summer. It has also been referred to as the Rose Moon, Hot Moon, or Honey Moon in various regions of the world. As the final full moon of spring—or the first of summer, depending on one's calendar—the Strawberry Moon of 2025 is more than a pretty skygazing experience. It taps us into ancient seasonal cycles and encourages us to step back and appreciate the soft magic of nature. So, put June 10–11, 2025, in your calendar and make a point to go outside and enjoy this soft lunar spectacle. With no specialised gear to be set up and a broad window of viewing opportunity, the Strawberry Moon is one of the year's easiest and most pleasant celestial highlights.