Don't miss the Strawberry Moon. Here's when to catch it

The StrawberryMoon is going to illuminate the night sky, but don't let its name trick you.

June's full moon, nicknamed the Strawberry Moon, will occur just weeks after the summer solstice, making it the first full moon of summer.

While it's called the Strawberry Moon, it won't look red like the fruit. Its nickname from the fact that the fruit usually ripens and is ready for picking around this time of year, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

Full and new moons' names are traditionally used to track the seasons, the almanac states. June's full moon's nickname originated from the Native American Algonquian tribes in the northeastern U.S., as well as the Ojibwe, Dakota and Lakota peoples.

Here's what to know about the June full moon and when it's set to peak.

When is peak for the Strawberry Moon 2026?

The Strawberry Moon peaks on Monday, June 29, at 7:57 p.m. ET, according to the Farmer's Almanac. It will still look full a few days before and after it peaks.

Where will be the Strawberry moon be visible in 2026?

It will be visible all across the world. In the Northern Hemisphere, the moon will hang low. Conversely, in the Southern Hemisphere, it will climb higher, according to Space.com.

The moon's nicknames, like April's Pink Moon, May's Flower Moon or June's Strawberry Moon, originated from Native Americans, Colonial Americans and European and other cultures' names for the moon.

Strawberry Moon will also be a micromoon

The Strawberry Moon will be the last micromoon of 2026, according to EarthSky.

A micromoon is a phenomenon that occurs when the moon is at its farthest point from Earth during that month, according to NASA. The moon could be around 251,000 miles away from our planet.

Because of the distance, the moon will appear smaller than usual.

The next micromoon will occur in over a year, on July 18, 2027, according to Time and Date.

Other names for the Strawberry Moon

Other names include the following, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac:

• Berries Ripen Moon
• Blooming Moon
• Green Corn Moon
• Hoer Moon
• Birth Moon

How to get the best view of the full moon

While the moon will peak before the sun sets in certain areas, it will still look full, bright and beautiful at night, weather permitting.

To get the best view of the moon, check local weather forecasts in your area to make sure there won't be heavy cloud coverage or storms.

If you're going to go stargazing the night of the full moon, make sure to do the following:

• Check the weather and cloud coverage in your area to make sure conditions are optimal to view the moon.
• Dress appropriately for the weather.
• Use bug spray to avoid bites from mosquitoes.
• Bring a blanket, a sleeping bag or a chair to sit or recline on.

List of remaining full moons for 2026

Here are the rest of the full moon dates for 2026, according to the Farmer's Almanac:

• Buck Moon: Peaks July 29, at 10:36 a.m. ET
• Sturgeon Moon (partial lunar eclipse): Peaks Aug. 28, at 12:18 a.m. ET
• Harvest Moon: Peaks Sept. 26, at 12:49 p.m. ET
• Hunter's Moon: Peaks Oct. 26, at 12:12 a.m. ET
• Beaver Moon (super moon): Peaks Nov. 24, at 9:53 a.m. ET
• Cold Moon (super moon): Peaks Dec. 23, at 8:28 p.m.

Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers space phenomena, scientific studies and natural disasters. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at [email protected].