Spotlight Don't miss the Strawberry Moon. Here's when to catch it Julia Gomez USA Today Jun 29, 2026 2 hrs ago 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 Why the June full moon is called the Strawberry Moon 'I thought I was going to die': Survivor recounts Venezuela earthquakes 'I thought I was going to die': Survivor recounts Venezuela earthquakes Venezuela: Survivors say rescue effort too slow Venezuela: Survivors say rescue effort too slow Iran Condemns US Strikes and Warns Over Strait of Hormuz Tensions Iran Condemns US Strikes and Warns Over Strait of Hormuz Tensions 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.
