Strawberry Moon 2026: Tonight's full moon is the lowest, and one of the smallest 'micromoons' all year

The June 2026 'Strawberry Moon' will be the lowest-hanging and one of the smallest full moons of the year. It will be best viewed on the southeastern horizon at dusk on June 29 for observers in the Northern Hemisphere.
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June's full Strawberry Moon will be the lowest-hanging and one of the smallest full moons of 2026. It will be at its fullest on Monday night, June 29.
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