Full Strawberry Moon rises tonight, skywatchers share photos and ceremonies

natureJun 30, 2026956,639

The full Strawberry Moon peaked Monday evening at 7:56 p.m. ET, giving skywatchers across Europe and North America clear views and prompting photographers to capture rises behind landmarks such as Ely Cathedral, the Empire State Building in Manhattan, and skylines over Chicago and Palm Springs. Astronomers and articles stressed that the name refers to June strawberry harvest traditions from Native American tribes and that the Moon does not actually turn red. Many observers shared images and small community ceremonies as the first full moon after the June 21 summer solstice lit the night. Several photographers noted clear, calm conditions but heavy water vapor or smoke in some areas, which affected appearance and visibility. Some posts pointed to a rare 18.6-year lunar cycle this season that keeps the Moon on a lower, shallower path across the sky, a phenomenon observers said will not repeat for about 17 years.

Veronica in the Fens ~ My Heart in Nature

@veronicainthefens.bsky.social

Wow, that was truly amazing, the Strawberry Full Moon rising over Ely Cathedral this evening. Seen from Little Downham outside of Ely, Cambridgeshire 😍🌝 I didn’t think it was going to shine through the clouds, but it certainly did 🙏🏻🥰 #Fullmoon #strawberrymoon #ElyCathedral #amazing #Wonderful

585210h ago

Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson14

Veronica, these are marvelous! Definitely calendar material.

Speedbird8267

Beautiful work!! The Moon looks almost Saturnian in Picture 3!

quittywips5

Visually, it's a magical world.

battlingbastards.bsky.social4

An actual fairy tale scene!

Rob🎸4

Well wow thats a gorgeous set of images well done on the planning!

Season3

I hope to see the full moon tonight, but we have cloudy skies and storms. I live about 100 miles from a town called Ely in northern Minnesota. So glad that you got to see the strawberry moon where you are.

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Robin Sevakis7

Who broke the ancient seal on the tomb of the Dark Lord?

🫧Mari🧿™️5

Oh she was showing out!!

Canary Kate 💛💚4

Beautiful #strawberrymoon captures 👏 Veronica #uk #photography

Matt Kelland4

Gorgeous. And a perfect angle.

🌿Elaine Tipping🍃2

I love how the coloring makes this look like a Secret of Mana artwork, or something Castlevania ^__^ Colors in nature are BONKERS, I love ittt

Leela 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

@leela-after-dark.bsky.social

Lay with me under the strawberry moon

666h ago

CynderEclipse2

That's not strawberry, THAT'S FUCKING MANGO!

Gary Hershorn

@garyhershorn.bsky.social

The full Strawberry Moon rises behind the skyline of midtown Manhattan and the Empire State Building in New York City, Monday evening #newyorkcity #nyc #newyork #moon #strawberrymoon #fullmoon

425h ago

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Rima I Anabtawi11

aka The Honey Moon. Happy Summer!

Wilma Marlene Fine ✈️

@wmf5.bsky.social

Moon over Chicago #StrawberryMoon #photography #ECK

436h ago

Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans

@astroroyalscot.bsky.social

Folks, you know me, I am 100% there for any opportunity to encourage people to look up. We love the #StrawberryMoon, & we love that it is always low, but @the-independent.com the lunar standstill lowest-hanging moon was last year 🧵👇, not this year 😊🔭 #DoLookUp www.independent.co.uk/space/full-m...

3814h ago

Amanda Parker

@amandaparker1995.bsky.social

The Strawberry Moon 🍓🌕 #photography #Lunarphotography #strawberrymoon #fullmoon

4722h ago

𝕄🌕𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕗𝕥 𝕄👁️𝕟𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕤

@moonshiftmonsters.bsky.social

RAAAAAAAAA Happy Full Strawberry Moon! This fun CREATURE CREATION for the AMAZING @batskullberserker.bsky.social and a werewolf collar to match by the also amazing @emmacreatures.bsky.social ! Actually in a PERFECT design for this particular moon!!! 🍓🌕 #werewolf

373h ago

🇨🇵 Clare Price-Jones 🇪🇺

@clucksky.bsky.social

#OriginalRollCall Tuesday 30th June Bonjour! Slept a few hours, awake on & off since 3.30. Thank you Strawberry Moon. Always wrecks my sleep pattern. Not much planned for today. Pottered in the garden yesterday & threw some seeds around, watering like crazy now after the searing heat of last week.

394h ago

Ben29

Good morning! Better sleep here aided by efficient and quiet aircon in hotel. Busy work morning punctuated by visit to neighbouring Shinto shrine. ⛩️ Tokyo very humid but not especially hot.

RivermanRob27

Good Morning Clare and fellow ORCs. I too have had a poor night. Decided to get up and have an early labyrinth walk.

SiameseCaroline27

Bonjour Clare and fellow ORCs, a short night here too - my body feels anxious, even though there’s nothing in particular to be anxious about at the moment! Had a busy but good day yesterday washing sheets and defrosting the fridge, with the tennis on in the background. A similar day ahead!

Dymvue26

Bonjour! For sleeping problems try Radio 3 Unwind on BBC Sounds. Surprisingly it works. OH to daycare today so will start packing (ie make a list) for his respite care which starts on Friday. Always comes with mixed feelings for me: looking forward to the break but anxious for his wellbeing. 🤞

catsinfrance26

Morning! Bonjour! I slept through the night. Bliss. The cats are fed, so they're happy too.

Debbie Eade26

Morning, everyone! I had a pretty good sleep until 5, and have been sitting outside enjoying the cool air since then. I have to go out this afternoon so will wait till then to go food shopping, even though it will be hot. After nearly 3 weeks of constant company I'm loving peace & solitude at home!

Carol Spicuzza

@spicuzza-art.bsky.social

Tonight's Strawberry Moon. #moon #moonshots #nightsky #ECK #FullMoon #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky

275h ago

WRMS Traffic & Weather Reporter on the 2’s

@carnegro.bsky.social

If you got clear skies, she’s a beauty.

The Strawberry Moon taken from Brooklyn on June 30, 2026 at 00:40 EDT

212h ago

stories in august

@storiesinaugust.bsky.social

Full strawberry moon mercury retrograde is on and I am readyyyyyyyyyyyyy to rise

175h ago

The Bishop

@ceas10.bsky.social

Same Shot, Three Devices 1 - Seestar S50 2 - Dwarf 3 3 - Galaxy S24 Ultra Solid tripods with remote shutters to minimize shake. Cropped but unprocessed 80° clear and calm with heavy water vapor in the air #Nature 🔭 #Photography #Science #NightSky #Photo #Moon #StrawberryMoon #FullMoon

Strawberry Moon ~9:20 pm

Taken 06/28/2026 - Seestar S50

1716h ago

Rachel

@rachel-longlegs.bsky.social

Didn't sleep well either! What's a strawberry moon? Morning! Nothing but work here, I'm afraid. Prom suit shopping still cohtinues but O H has taken over - much to my relief. 🤣🤣 I know he hasn't found the right suit yet, but God, he looks amazing in them!!! Anyway, have a good day all!!

202h ago