Overview

• Called the Strawberry Moon for marking wild strawberry season, the full moon will rise at dusk on June 10 and reach peak illumination at 3:44 a.m. ET on June 11.
• This year’s full moon will sit at its lowest horizon position since 2006—a result of the 18.6-year major lunar standstill that won’t recur until 2043.
• Observers near the horizon may see the moon appear larger due to the Moon illusion and could notice orange or red hues from atmospheric scattering and wildfire haze.
• For optimal viewing, find a location with an unobstructed eastern horizon soon after sunset on June 10.
• Enthusiasts in parts of the South Pacific may witness a brief occultation of the red star Antares as it passes behind the moon.