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Strawberry moon 2026: When to see the June full moon in N.J.
NJ.com • • science
Key Points:
- The June 2026 "strawberry moon" will reach its fullest phase at 7:57 p.m. Eastern time on Monday, June 29, visible in New Jersey and other locations.
- Despite its name, the strawberry moon will appear white or yellow, not red, and will rise low in the southeastern sky, remaining lower than most full moons throughout the night.
- The full moon will also be visible setting in the southwestern sky shortly before sunrise, with 98% fullness on Sunday night and 100% fullness on both Monday and Tuesday nights.
- The moon appears lower in the sky during early summer because the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from it at this time of year.
- Besides "strawberry moon," the June full moon is also known as the "rose moon" in Europe and the "hot moon" in some cultures, reflecting seasonal blooms and rising temperatures.
