Keep your eyes peeled to the night skies tonight, Houston, for the glorious strawberry moon will be returning to the cosmos as the lowest full moon of 2025 starting tonight Continue reading to discover how to see the strawberry moon in Houston.
What is the Strawberry Moon?
The strawberry moon moniker denotes the first full moon in the month of June. Historically, its name is derived from Native American Algonquian tribes who called it as such due to its occurrence coinciding with the height of strawberry harvests in northeast United States. Other cultures have given the moon different names over the years, including “Honey Moon” (European origin), “Blooming Moon” (Anishinaabe origin), “Rose Moon” (Old English Traditions), and “Hot Moon” (Native American tribes).
Does the Strawberry Moon give off a certain color?
Much like some of the other slightly misleading moon nicknames – looking at you pink moon – the strawberry moon does not emit a red nor pink hue, but rather bright gold. That said, the moon could give the appearance of a reddish hue when close to the horizon.
When to see the Strawberry Moon 2025 in Houston?
The Strawberry Moon will reach peak illumination on June 11 at 2:44 am CDT. We also recommend keeping an eye out for the moonrise tonight, June 10, around dusk, when the moon is low on the horizon.
Why is the Strawberry Moon significant?
While the Strawberry Moon occurs once a year, this year’s moon will also be the lowest full moon in nearly 20 years; the next time the moon will be this low won’t happen until 2043.
How to see the Strawberry Moon in Houston?
Unfortunately for Houston, weather conditions are sub-optimal for viewing the 2025 strawberry moon as a forecast of cloudy conditions and potential rainfall are on the horizon – which could obscure the phenomenon. Who knows, that could lead to more dramatic sites of the moon peaking through the clouds.
In any case, you should find a location low to the horizon looking east to southeast during the moonrise on the evening of June 10. At moonset, look west to southwest.