Like every month, the Full moon once again captures the attention of both fans and experts.
After an atypical May, which had the particularity of having two full moons, June will once again bring the usual pattern of the lunar calendar, with its four main phases.
The Full Moon in June, known as the Strawberry Moon Because it coincides with the harvest season for this fruit in some regions of North America, it will arrive shortly after the June solstice.
In addition to its particular name, this phenomenon will mark the beginning of astronomical summer in the northern hemisphere and astronomical winter in the southern hemisphere.
When and how to see the Strawberry Moon in June 2026?
The June Full Moon of 2026, popularly known as the Strawberry Moon, It can be seen in its maximum splendor on Monday, June 29 at 8:57 p.m., Argentine time.
It will be the first Full Moon after the June solstice, an astronomical peculiarity that will cause the satellite to be observed higher than usual in the southern hemisphere sky.
According to specialists, The best time to see it will be near sunset, after his «departure».
Additionally, although it will reach its peak on June 29, the natural satellite will also be seen during the nights of June 28 and 30, offering several opportunities to enjoy the astronomical spectacle.
Why is it called Strawberry Moon?
The Full Moon in June is called Strawberry Moon by a tradition of the indigenous peoples of North America, who associated this period of the year with the wild strawberry harvest season.
On the other hand, despite what its name suggests, the Moon does not acquire a reddish or pinkish tone during the full moon. In other parts of the world, the Full Moon in June is also known as the Rose Moon, Honey Moon or Mead Moon.
The lunar calendar for June 2026
Looking ahead to the beginning of the sixth month of the year, the Naval Hydrography Service announced the June lunar calendar.
- Monday, June 8: Last quarter (7:00 a.m.)
- Sunday, June 14: New Moon (11:54 p.m.)
- Sunday, June 21: Crescent Quarter (6:55 p.m.)
- Monday, June 29: Full Moon (8:56 p.m.)
He lunar cycle Complete, which lasts approximately 29.5 days, includes the following four main phases:
- New moon: It is the beginning of the cycle, where the moon is not visible from Earth.
- Crescent: Half of the right side of the moon is visible, and the amount of visible light gradually increases.
- Full moon: The moon is seen completely illuminated from Earth.
- Last quarter: Half of the left side of the moon is visible, and the amount of visible light gradually decreases.
When will the next eclipse be in 2026?
The next big event will be on August 12, when a total eclipse of Sol, a phenomenon that occurs when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun and completely blocks its light in some regions of the planet.
The event will take place over several hours: it will begin at 15:34 UT and end at 19:58 UT. The culminating moment, known as the totality phase (when the Sun is completely covered), will extend between 16:57 UT and 18:33 UT.
This eclipse can be partially seen in the northern United States, western Africa and much of Europe. Meanwhile, the total phase will be visible in regions such as the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and Spain, where the sky will darken for a few minutes in broad daylight, offering a unique postcard.
