Check out strawberry moon — the first full moon of summer 2026

The first full moon of summer 2026, known as the strawberry moon, will occur on June 29 at 7:56 p.m. EDT. It will follow the summer solstice on June 21 and feature a low lunar path, with a reddish-orange moonrise visible in the Southeast. The red giant star Antares will appear near the moon.