June's strawberry full moon peaks next week. Here's when and how to see it.

The first full moon of summer will soon light up the night sky.

The celestial event, also known as the strawberry moon, will be at its fullest on June 29. It will also be a micromoon, meaning it may appear slightly smaller and dimmer than usual.

Here is everything you need to know about when to see it.

What time will the strawberry moon peak?

The 2026 strawberry moon will reach peak illumination at 7:57 p.m. ET on June 29, according to the Farmer's Almanac. The moon will appear full for a few days before and after it reaches its peak.

To get the best view of the full moon, experts recommend finding a location away from bright lights and checking local weather forecasts for cloud cover.

The event comes just days after the summer solstice on June 21, the official start of astronomical summer.

Why is it called the strawberry moon?

Despite its name, the strawberry moon won't actually be pink. It will appear much like any other full moon.

The name is commonly associated with Indigenous communities, including Algonquian peoples, who used full moon names to mark seasonal changes. The strawberry moon takes its name from the time of year when berries ripen, according to NASA.

Other traditional names for June's full moon include the berries ripen moon, blooming moon and green corn moon.

What is a micromoon?

A micromoon occurs when the full moon is near the farthest point in its orbit around Earth, meaning it can appear slightly smaller and dimmer than a typical full moon.

The strawberry moon will be the third and final micromoon of 2026, following the flower moon on May 1 and the blue moon on May 31.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon after the strawberry moon will be the buck moon, which will peak on July 29.