Spotlight Don't miss the Strawberry Moon. Here's when to catch it Julia Gomez USA Today Jun 29, 2026 Jun 29, 2026 0 × USA Today - Vertical The Strawberry Moon peaks Monday, June 29, at 7:57 p.m., according to Farmer's Almanac. It will still look full a few days before and after it peaks. 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Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Why the June full moon is called the Strawberry Moon The Strawberry Moon peaks Monday, June 29, at 7:57 p.m., according to Farmer's Almanac. It will still look full a few days before and after it peaks. Watch Now: Related Video Trump and Xi set for high-stakes AI showdown this September DR Congo's Ebola outbreak becomes fastest ever recorded DR Congo's Ebola outbreak becomes fastest ever recorded Chickenpox outbreak spreads across Gaza’s overcrowded tent camps Chickenpox outbreak spreads across Gaza’s overcrowded tent camps GDP Rises Above Expectations Despite Recession Fears GDP Rises Above Expectations Despite Recession Fears Recommended for you
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Why the June full moon is called the Strawberry Moon The Strawberry Moon peaks Monday, June 29, at 7:57 p.m., according to Farmer's Almanac. It will still look full a few days before and after it peaks.
