Full ‘Strawberry Moon’ in June—What It Means and How It Got Its Name

Full ‘Strawberry Moon’ in June—What It Means and How It Got Its Name

Had enough of the false springs already? Fed up with the never-ending winter blues lasting into mid-May? If so, the next full moon might be a harbinger of better weather. The so-called Strawberry Moon this year turns full on Wednesday, June 11, at 3:44 a.m. Eastern Time. Traditionally it encompassed the whole lunar month of June—not just the full moon period—and signalled the start of hot weather. The full “Strawberry Moon” sounds deliciously co…

'Strawberry Moon' to rise next month, tied to early summer harvests in Ontario

Look up, Ontario! The final full moon of spring will rise next month, bringing with it a mix of seasonal tradition, cultural symbolism and a stunning night sky. RELATED: All the full moons in 2025 and when they will appear in Ontario Known as the Strawberry Moon, June’s full moon doesn’t get its name from its colour or appearance. Despite the imagery it might suggest, it won’t look red or pink. At most, it may carry a warm glow near the horizon …