The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight. Thanks to the Moon’s orbit around Earth, the angle of sunlight hitting the lunar surface and being reflected back to our planet changes. That creates different lunar phases.
The next Full Moon will be the Strawberry Moon, which occurs at 3:44 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
We’ll update this article multiple times each week with the latest moonrise, moonset, Full Moon schedule, and some of what you can see in the sky each week.
Here’s the complete list of Full Moons this year and their traditional names.
2025 Full Moon schedule and names of each
(All times Eastern; * denotes a Super Moon.)
- Monday, Jan. 13 — 5:27 p.m. — Wolf Moon
- Wednesday, Feb. 12 — 8:53 a.m. — Snow Moon
- Friday, March 14 — 2:55 a.m. — Worm Moon
- Saturday, April 12 — 8:22 p.m. — Pink Moon
- Monday, May 12 — 12:56 p.m. — Flower Moon
- Wednesday, June 11 — 3:44 a.m. — Strawberry Moon
- Thursday, July 10 — 4:37 p.m. — Buck Moon
- Saturday, Aug. 9 — 3:55 a.m. — Sturgeon Moon
- Sunday, Sept. 7 — 2:09 p.m. — Corn Moon
- Monday, Oct. 6 — 11:48 p.m. — Hunter’s Moon*
- Wednesday, Nov. 5 — 8:19 a.m. — Beaver Moon*
- Thursday, Dec. 4 — 6:14 p.m. — Cold Moon*
The phases of the Moon in June 2025
The images below show the day-by-day phases of the Moon in June. The Full Moon this month will be on Wednesday, June 11.
The moonrise and moonset schedule this week
The following is adapted from Alison Klesman’s The Sky This Week column. Times for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset are given in local time from 40° N 90° W. The Moon’s illumination is given at 12 P.M. local time from the same location.
Thursday, June 5
Sunrise: 5:32 A.M.
Sunset: 8:26 P.M.
Moonrise: 3:22 P.M.
Moonset: 2:18 A.M.
Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous (74%)
Friday, June 6
The Moon passes 0.5° south of Spica at 11 A.M. EDT. The pair hangs in the evening sky, located in the south an hour after sunset.
By this evening, the Moon has moved some 6.3° southeast of Spica, the star that anchors Virgo the Maiden as its alpha luminary. Spica is magnitude 1 and sits close to the ecliptic, the plane of the solar system, which is also near the Moon’s orbit through our sky. At times, the Moon will pass in front of Spica from our earthly point of view, but not this month.
Sunrise: 5:32 A.M.
Sunset: 8:26 P.M.
Moonrise: 4:22 P.M.
Moonset: 2:38 A.M.
Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous (82%)
Saturday, June 7
The Moon reaches apogee at 6:44 A.M. EDT. This is when the Moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit; this morning, our satellite will be 251,999 miles (405,553 km) away.
Sunrise: 5:32 A.M.
Sunset: 8:27 P.M.
Moonrise: 5:24 P.M.
Moonset: 3:00 A.M.
Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous (88%)
Sunday, June 8
Sunrise: 5:31 A.M.
Sunset: 8:27 P.M.
Moonrise: 6:26 P.M.
Moonset: 3:25 A.M.
Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous (94%)
Monday, June 9
Sunrise: 5:31 A.M.
Sunset: 8:28 P.M.
Moonrise: 7:30 P.M.
Moonset: 3:54 A.M.
Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous (97%)
Tuesday, June 10
The Moon passes 0.3° south of Antares at 7 A.M. EDT. You can catch them early this morning, when they are highest in the south just after midnight on the 9th. The Moon’s bright light dominates the southern sky as our satellite quickly waxes toward the Full phase, which it will reach in just over 24 hours.
Early this morning you’ll see the Moon just to the lower right of Antares. The Scorpion’s alpha star shines at magnitude 1.1 and should remain visible even in the moonlight. It shows off a notable red hue, thanks to its relatively cool surface temperature of 6,000 F (3,300 C).
Sunrise: 5:31 A.M.
Sunset: 8:28 P.M.
Moonrise: 8:30 P.M.
Moonset: 4:31 A.M.
Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous (99%)
Wednesday, June 11
Full Moon occurs this morning at 3:44 A.M. EDT. Early risers can catch the Moon setting in the southwest shortly before sunrise, while anyone out in the evening will see the Full Moon rising again in the southeast not long after the Sun has set. That’s because the Full Moon is always located opposite the Sun in our sky, rising around sunset and setting around sunrise.
June’s Full Moon is also called the Strawberry Moon, but don’t let the name fool you — it won’t be turning pink in the sky! The moniker comes from several Native American tribes, who named it for the fact that June in North America is the time when early strawberries are often ripe for picking.
You may also notice that the Full Moon arcs low through the southern sky tonight, rather than soaring high overhead as it sometimes seems to do. That’s because we’re getting close to the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, when the Sun is highest in the sky. The Full Moon around this time is generally the lowest we see all year. At its highest point overnight tonight, when the Moon hangs just off the spout of Sagittarius’ Teapot in the south, it will only reach an altitude of roughly 20° above the horizon from the mid-U.S. Note that it may climb higher or lower depending on your location (more specifically, your latitude).
Sunrise: 5:31 A.M.
Sunset: 8:29 P.M.
Moonrise: 9:27 P.M.
Moonset: 5:16 A.M.
Moon Phase: Full
Thursday, June 12
Sunrise: 5:31 A.M.
Sunset: 8:29 P.M.
Moonrise: 10:17 P.M.
Moonset: 6:09 A.M.
Moon Phase: Waning gibbous (98%)
Friday, June 13
Sunrise: 5:31 A.M.
Sunset: 8:30 P.M.
Moonrise: 10:59 P.M.
Moonset: 7:11 A.M.
Moon Phase: Waning gibbous (94%)
The phases of the Moon
The phases of the Moon are: New Moon, waxing crescent, First Quarter, waxing gibbous, Full Moon, waning gibbous, Last Quarter, and waning crescent. A cycle starting from one Full Moon to its next counterpart, termed the synodic month or lunar month, lasts about 29.5 days.
Though a Full Moon only occurs during the exact moment when Earth, Moon, and Sun form a perfect alignment, to our eyes, the Moon seems Full for around three days.
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Different names for different types of Full Moon
There are a wide variety of specialized names used to identify distinct types or timings of Full Moons. These names primarily trace back to a blend of cultural, agricultural, and natural observations about the Moon, aimed at allowing humans to not only predict seasonal changes, but also track the passage of time.
For instance, almost every month’s Full Moon boasts a name sourced from Native American, Colonial American, or other North American traditions, with their titles mirroring seasonal shifts and nature’s events.
Wolf Moon (January): Inspired by the cries of hungry wolves.
Snow Moon (February): A nod to the month’s often heavy snowfall.
Worm Moon (March): Named after the earthworms that signal thawing grounds.
Pink Moon (April): In honor of the blossoming pink wildflowers.
Flower Moon (May): Celebrating the bloom of flowers.
Strawberry Moon (June): Marks the prime strawberry harvest season.
Buck Moon (July): Recognizing the new antlers on bucks.
Sturgeon Moon (August): Named after the abundant sturgeon fish.
Corn Moon (September): Signifying the corn harvesting period.
Hunter’s Moon (October): Commemorating the hunting season preceding winter.
Beaver Moon (November): Reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams.
Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.
In addition, there are a few additional names for Full Moons that commonly make their way into public conversations and news.
Super Moon: This term is reserved for a Full Moon that aligns with the lunar perigee, which is the Moon’s nearest point to Earth in its orbit. This proximity renders the Full Moon unusually large and luminous. For a Full Moon to earn the Super Moon tag, it should be within approximately 90 percent of its closest distance to Earth.
Blue Moon: A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a month that experiences two Full Moons. This phenomenon graces our skies roughly every 2.7 years. Though the term suggests a color, Blue Moons aren’t truly blue. Very occasionally, atmospheric conditions such as recent volcanic eruptions might lend the Moon a slightly blueish tint, but this hue isn’t tied to the term.
Harvest Moon: Occurring closest to the autumnal equinox, typically in September, the Harvest Moon is often renowned for a distinct orange tint it might display. This Full Moon rises close to sunset and sets near sunrise, providing extended hours of bright moonlight. Historically, this was invaluable to farmers gathering their produce.
Common questions about Full Moons
What is the difference between a Full Moon and a New Moon? A Full Moon is witnessed when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, making the entire Moon’s face visible. Conversely, during a New Moon, the Moon lies between Earth and the Sun, shrouding its Earth-facing side in darkness.
How does the Full Moon influence tides? The Moon’s gravitational tug causes Earth’s waters to bulge, birthing tides. During both Full and New Moons, the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in alignment, generating “spring tides.” These tides can swing exceptionally high or low due to the combined gravitational influences of the Sun and Moon.
Here are the dates for all the lunar phases in 2025:
| New | First Quarter | Full | Last Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 6 | Jan. 13 | Jan. 21 | |
| Jan. 29 | Feb. 5 | Feb. 12 | Feb. 20 |
| Feb. 27 | March 6 | March 14 | March 22 |
| March 29 | April 4 | April 12 | April 20 |
| April 27 | May 4 | May 12 | May 20 |
| May 26 | June 2 | June 11 | June 18 |
| June 25 | July 2 | July 10 | July 17 |
| July 24 | Aug. 1 | Aug. 9 | Aug. 16 |
| Aug. 23 | Aug. 31 | Sept. 7 | Sept. 14 |
| Sept. 21 | Sept. 29 | Oct. 6 | Oct. 13 |
| Oct. 21 | Oct. 29 | Nov. 5 | Nov. 12 |
| Nov. 20 | Nov. 28 | Dec. 4 | Dec. 11 |
| Dec. 19 | Dec. 27 |
