A strawberry moon will light up Canadian skies tonight
Get ready for a rare skywatching moment that won't return until 2043.
On the heels of April's Pink Moon, June's full moon—commonly called the Strawberry Moon (a name derived from Native American cultures to mark the ripened strawberry)—will be on display this evening.
Bonus? The already low June moon will appear even lower due to the Feat Lunar Standstill.
Smoky Canadian skies could give this Strawberry Moon a reddish hue.
What is a Great Lunar Standstill?
The Great Lunar Standstill happens roughly every 18.6 years, when the northernmost and southernmost moonrise and moonset are furthest apart.
The celestial happening is visible to the naked eye under clear skies.
When can I see the Strawberry Moon?
Peak illumination will occur at 3:44 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
How can I see the Strawberry Moon?
If you want to see the Moon looking especially large, head outside around sunset and look to the eastern horizon.
Or, if you're an early riser, catch it setting in the west before sunrise.
In both cases, the Moon will appear unusually big thanks to the Moon Illusion.
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