Full moon June 2027, the Strawberry MoonJune 18-19
00:45 UTCYour time: Saturday, June 19, 00:45 UTC401,943km away29.7′disc size−4.4%vs 2027 average6/12of the year
- New moonJun 4 · 19:40
- First quarterJun 11 · 10:56
- Full moonJun 19 · 00:45
- Last quarterJun 27 · 04:54
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The Strawberry Moon of June 2027 comes just days before the June solstice, which makes it the lowest full moon of the year in the northern hemisphere and the highest in the south. It falls on June 18 or 19, depending on your time zone. The Strawberry Moon is exactly full at 00:45 UTC on Saturday, June 19, 2027, which is June 18 in the US and June 19 in the UK, India and Australia.
What time is the full moon in June 2027?
A full moon is one instant for the whole planet: the moment the Moon stands exactly opposite the Sun. The clock time depends on your time zone, and this month even the date does.
| Where | Local date and time |
|---|---|
| UTC (world reference) | Sat, Jun 19 · 00:45 UTC |
| Hawaii | Fri, Jun 18 · 14:45 HST |
| Los Angeles, Seattle | Fri, Jun 18 · 17:45 PDT |
| Denver, Salt Lake City | Fri, Jun 18 · 18:45 MDT |
| Chicago, Winnipeg | Fri, Jun 18 · 19:45 CDT |
| New York, Toronto | Fri, Jun 18 · 20:45 EDT |
| London, Dublin | Sat, Jun 19 · 01:45 BST |
| Lagos | Sat, Jun 19 · 01:45 WAT |
| Johannesburg, Cape Town | Sat, Jun 19 · 02:45 SAST |
| New Delhi, Mumbai | Sat, Jun 19 · 06:15 IST |
| Singapore, Manila, Perth | Sat, Jun 19 · 08:45 UTC+8 |
| Sydney, Melbourne | Sat, Jun 19 · 10:45 AEST |
| Auckland, Wellington | Sat, Jun 19 · 12:45 NZST |
Your time zone (detected in your browser): Saturday, June 19, 00:45 UTC. Highlighted dates fall on a different calendar day than in UTC.
When does the Strawberry Moon rise?
On the night of a full moon the Moon rises in the east around sunset and sets in the west around sunrise. The table shows the evening to watch in each city, in local time. In Johannesburg it climbs to 89° above the horizon, in London only 11°.
| City | Evening | Sunset | Moonrise | Highest | Altitude | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | Fri, Jun 18 | 19:15 | 19:28 | 00:53 | 41° | 06:19 |
| Los Angeles | Fri, Jun 18 | 20:06 | 20:20 | 01:09 | 28° | 05:59 |
| Denver | Fri, Jun 18 | 20:30 | 20:45 | 01:14 | 23° | 05:44 |
| Chicago | Fri, Jun 18 | 20:28 | 20:42 | 01:02 | 20° | 05:23 |
| New York | Fri, Jun 18 | 20:29 | 20:41 | 01:06 | 22° | 05:31 |
| Toronto | Fri, Jun 18 | 21:01 | 21:16 | 01:28 | 19° | 05:41 |
| London | Fri, Jun 18 | 21:20 | 21:33 | 00:59 | 11° | 04:27 |
| Lagos | Fri, Jun 18 | 19:02 | 18:46 | 00:45 | 56° | 06:44 |
| Johannesburg | Fri, Jun 18 | 17:23 | 16:49 | 00:03 | 89° | 07:15 |
| New Delhi | Sat, Jun 19 | 19:21 | 19:54 | 01:01 | 34° | 06:09 |
| Singapore | Sat, Jun 19 | 19:11 | 19:31 | 01:40 | 62° | 07:50 |
| Manila | Sat, Jun 19 | 18:27 | 18:48 | 00:29 | 48° | 06:11 |
| Sydney | Sat, Jun 19 | 16:53 | 16:49 | 00:24 | 83° | 07:56 |
| Auckland | Sat, Jun 19 | 17:11 | 17:01 | 00:46 | 80° | 08:28 |
In the sky
What you’ll see.
This is the full moon of the short northern nights. Near the June solstice the sun follows its highest path across the sky, so the full moon opposite it follows its lowest. From London the Strawberry Moon climbs only about ten degrees above the southern horizon, and from New York about twenty. In the far north, in northern Scandinavia or much of Alaska, it barely clears the horizon or does not rise at all. Hanging that low, it often glows gold or orange for hours, because its light passes through more atmosphere. Closer to the equator, from New Delhi or Manila, it rides noticeably higher. At about 402,000 km it is farther away than average, a little smaller than a typical full moon.
How big and how bright?
The Strawberry Moon is 401,943 km from Earth. Its disc measures 29.7 arcminutes against a 2027 average of 31.1, which is 4.4% smaller than average. The eye barely notices; a photo with the same lens does.
| Full moon | Distance | Disc | vs average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Moon | 357,635 km | 33.4′ | +7.5% |
| Snow Moon | 363,296 km | 32.9′ | +5.8% |
| Worm Moon | 372,518 km | 32.1′ | +3.2% |
| Pink Moon | 383,421 km | 31.1′ | +0.2% |
| Flower Moon | 393,893 km | 30.3′ | −2.4% |
| Strawberry Moon | 401,943 km | 29.7′ | −4.4% |
| Buck Moon | 405,968 km | 29.4′ | −5.4% |
| Sturgeon Moon | 405,069 km | 29.5′ | −5.1% |
| Harvest Moon | 399,341 km | 29.9′ | −3.8% |
| Hunter’s Moon | 389,926 km | 30.6′ | −1.4% |
| Beaver Moon | 378,754 km | 31.5′ | +1.5% |
| Cold Moon | 368,131 km | 32.5′ | +4.4% |
The nights around it
- Wed, Jun 1691.2%
- Thu, Jun 1796%
- Fri, Jun 1898.9%
- Sat, Jun 19 (full)99.9%
- Sun, Jun 2099%
- Mon, Jun 2196.3%
- Tue, Jun 2292%
Illuminated share of the disc at the same UTC time each day.
The name
Why it’s called the Strawberry Moon.
Strawberry Moon is the traditional North American name for the June full moon, used by several Native American peoples for the short season when wild strawberries ripen and are ready to gather. The name refers to that harvest, not to the color of the moon. In Europe the June full moon has been called the Rose Moon, and another old name is Honey Moon. These almanac names follow northern hemisphere seasons. South of the equator, June is the start of winter, so the name describes a summer that is happening on the other side of the world.
Other names: Rose Moon, Honey Moon.
Southern hemisphere
In Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
In Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and South America, the June full moon arrives at the start of winter and is the southern counterpart of the northern December Cold Moon. It rides higher than any other full moon of 2027 there, almost straight overhead from Sydney, Cape Town and Santiago in the middle of the long winter night. Expect a bright, white moon that stays up from dusk to dawn and casts sharp shadows on a clear night.
Astrology
Full moon in Sagittarius: what it means.
In astrology, the June 2027 full moon falls in Sagittarius, opposite the sun in Gemini. Gemini is the sign of details, messages and quick connections. Sagittarius is the sign of the big picture: truth, travel, learning and belief. The traditional theme of this pairing is direction. After weeks of busy schedules and scattered input, a Sagittarius full moon is read as a moment to step back and ask whether your plans still point where you actually want to go. It favors honest answers over polite ones, and a wide view of the year over next week’s to-do list.
Rituals
Three rituals for the Strawberry Moon.
- Take a night walk Go outside after dark and find the moon, low in the south if you live in the northern hemisphere or high overhead if you live south of the equator. Walk for twenty minutes without headphones. Let your thoughts go wherever they want.
- Write down what you really think Pick one topic you keep talking around, at work or at home, and write down in plain words what you actually think about it. You do not need to share it. Seeing it on paper already makes it easier to handle.
- Make one plan concrete Sagittarius loves big ideas, but ideas need a first step. Choose one trip, course or project you keep dreaming about. Before you go to bed, do one real thing for it: pick a date, send the message or book the class.
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FAQ
The June 2027 full moon, answered.
What time is the full moon in June 2027?
The Strawberry Moon is exactly full at 00:45 UTC on Saturday, June 19, 2027. That is 20:45 EDT in New York (June 18), 01:45 BST in London (June 19), 06:15 IST in India (June 19) and 10:45 AEST in Sydney (June 19).
Which night should I look at the Strawberry Moon?
The exact moment falls on June 18 in the US and June 19 in the UK, India and Australia, so the date depends on where you live. For viewing it hardly matters: the moon looks full to the eye on the evening before and the evening after, rising in the east around sunset.
Why is the June 2027 full moon so low in the sky?
A full moon always sits opposite the sun. In June the sun follows its highest path of the year through northern skies, so the Strawberry Moon of June 2027 follows its lowest. From mid-northern latitudes it stays close to the southern horizon all night, which also gives it a golden or orange tint. In the southern hemisphere the opposite happens, and it rides very high.
What date is the Strawberry Moon in 2027?
The Strawberry Moon of 2027 is full on June 18 in North and South America, and on June 19 in the UK, Europe, Africa, India and the rest of Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The exact moment is the same worldwide, but it lands on different calendar dates depending on your time zone. The moon looks full on both nights, so either one is a good night to look.
What does the Strawberry Moon mean in astrology?
In astrology, the Strawberry Moon of June 2027 falls in Sagittarius, opposite the sun in Gemini. Tradition links this pairing with direction and honesty: stepping back from daily details to check whether your bigger plans still fit. It is often treated as a good moment to say what you truly think and to commit to one real adventure, instead of juggling many small plans.