Strawberry Moon 2027: Meaning and Dates

Origin of the name

The June full moon marked the short strawberry harvesting season for Algonquin peoples.

Europeans knew it as the Rose Moon or Honey Moon, and the latter may be the origin of the word honeymoon, since June was a traditional wedding month. It is also called the Hot Moon for the start of summer heat.

Viewing tips

The Strawberry Moon is the lowest-riding full moon of the year in the northern hemisphere, hugging the horizon and often appearing large and golden.

Lore and folklore

The brief strawberry season of June gave the Algonquin name; in Europe the same moon was the Rose Moon or Honey Moon, when honey was harvested and June weddings were toasted with mead, one suggested origin of the word honeymoon.

Trivia

• The Strawberry Moon is the lowest full moon of the year in the northern hemisphere, hugging the southern horizon.
• Its low position tints it amber through the thick air near the horizon, so it is often photographed looking golden.
• Near the June solstice the full moon is up for the shortest time of the year.