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June's Strawberry Moon Is the Final Micro Moon of 2026: Here's How to See It

The Strawberry Moon reaches peak illumination on June 29, 2026. As the final micro moon of the year, it will appear smaller and lower in the sky than usual. This event marks the first full moon of the summer.

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  1. June 29 Strawberry Moon is 2026's Final Micro Moon

    The Strawberry Moon reaches peak illumination on June 29, 2026. As the final micro moon of the year, it will appear smaller and lower in the sky than usual. This event marks the first full moon of the summer.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Strawberry Moon peaks on Monday, June 29, 2026, at approximately 7:57 p.m. EDT or 23:57 UTC.
    • This event is the final micro moon of 2026.
    • The moon will appear smaller and lower in the night sky than a typical full moon.
    • The name Strawberry Moon does not refer to the actual color of the moon.
    • The moon will appear full from roughly June 28 to June 30.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mars will pass Alcyone, the brightest star in the Pleiades, before sunrise on June 29.
    • The moon may glow a warm gold or orange near the horizon because it is the lowest-riding full moon of the year.
    • Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus will be visible during this skywatching period.
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