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Get ready for June’s strawberry moon

The start of June marked while astronomical summer starts for the northern hemisphere on June 20, 2025, at 10:42 p.m. EDT. Known as the , it is the astronomical end of spring and start of summer.

The last full moon of spring, the full , occurs on June 11, 2025, at 3:44 a.m. EDT. But this year’s full strawberry moon will mark the moon’s lowest path in the sky since 2006. This is occurring because the moon is undergoing a .

Watch the moon rise in the southeast at sunset on June 10, 2025, as it might be an impressively colored moonrise — deep orange and/or reddish. Try to find a clear view of the horizon and/or a favorite landmark to watch the moon rise — I don’t think you will be disappointed! Take a picture too!

As the night progresses, the moon will be at its highest at midnight and low in the southwest as it is setting around sunrise.

You will also notice a bright reddish colored star near the moon. That is the red giant star Antares — the heart of .

June is full of grand sky sights and earthbound happenings. Get out and enjoy them.

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