Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Strawberry Moon Shines in Rare Lunar Display Worldwide
The Strawberry Moon, a full moon with a reddish tint, appeared unusually low in the sky.
This was due to a rare event called a lunar standstill, which happens every 18.6 years.
People in places like New York City, Florida, and Italy got a good view of it.
The moon's name comes from the time when wild strawberries ripen.
This year's moon was the second in the current lunar standstill cycle.
The peak brightness occurred early Wednesday morning.
The Strawberry Moon, with pink and orange hues, was visible Tuesday night into Wednesday.
It appeared low in the sky, due to a major lunar standstill.
The moon was best viewed in New York City, Florida, the UK, Cyprus, and Italy.
The Strawberry Moon reached peak brightness at 3:44 a.m. ET on Wednesday.
The name comes from the seasonal ripening of wild strawberries.
- Who
- Skywatchers globally observed the Strawberry Moon.
- What
- The Strawberry Moon appeared low in the sky due to a lunar standstill.
- When
- Tuesday night into early Wednesday, reaching peak brightness at 3:44 a.m. ET on Wednesday.
- Where
- Visible across the globe, especially in New York City, Florida, the UK, Cyprus, and Italy.
- Why
- The moon appeared low due to a rare lunar standstill.
- Name
- Strawberry Moon
- Color
- Pink and orange hues
- Peak Brightness
- 3:44 a.m. ET on Wednesday
- Event
- Lunar Standstill
- Standstill Cycle
- Every 18.6 years
- Last Standstill
- 2006
- Next Standstill
- 2043
- Origin of Name
- Seasonal ripening of wild strawberries