{"id":8579,"date":"2025-06-10T14:16:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T12:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/billerbeck.shop\/blog\/erdbeermond\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T15:03:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T14:03:07","slug":"strawberry-moon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/billerbeck.shop\/blog\/en\/strawberry-moon\/","title":{"rendered":"Strawberry moon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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What is the strawberry moon?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The strawberry moon<\/strong> is the popular name for the full moon in June<\/strong>. The term originally comes from the North American Algonquin Indians<\/strong>, for whom it marked the start of the strawberry harvest<\/strong>. It has nothing to do with the color<\/strong> of the moon, but with the seasonal reference<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why was the Strawberry Moon 2025 particularly spectacular?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The full moon in 2025 was particularly low above the horizon<\/strong> – the lowest full moon in around 18.6 years<\/strong> in the northern hemisphere – which makes it appear warmer and larger in the atmosphere. The tropospheric light scattering causes its golden to reddish light<\/strong>. This spectacular event is a rarity<\/strong> that will not occur again in a similar form until 2043.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where is the best place to see it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Places with a clear view of the horizon<\/strong> (e.g. fields, lakes, hills)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • As little light pollution<\/strong> as possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • East view<\/strong> for moonrise, west view<\/strong> for moonset<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Good places: rural regions, viewpoints, roof terraces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Tips for photography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Equipment:<\/strong> Camera with zoom (at least 200 mm), tripod, remote shutter release if necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Apps for planning:<\/strong> Photopills, Stellarium, The Photographer’s Ephemeris<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Composition:<\/strong> Include foregrounds such as trees or buildings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Long exposure<\/strong> at dusk for atmospheric images<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      When will the next strawberry moon take place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The next strawberry moon<\/strong> will take place as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Regularity:<\/strong> The strawberry moon always falls on the full moon in June – i.e. once a year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Minute differences:<\/strong> Depending on the time zone, the exact time may vary slightly (CEST, possibly summer\/winter time).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        2025<\/strong><\/td>June 11<\/strong><\/td>09:44 am<\/strong><\/td>Lowest full moon since 2006<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
        2026<\/strong><\/td>June 30<\/strong><\/td>01:56 am<\/strong><\/td>Normal full moon<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Why does the strawberry moon turn reddish and appear so large?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The moon is always low above the horizon<\/strong>, which makes it appear particularly large and golden-reddish<\/strong> (optical illusion due to light scattering).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        When the moon is low on the horizon, its light has to travel a particularly long way through the earth’s atmosphere. This filters out the short-wave blue light components in particular – similar to sunset. What remains is mainly reddish to orange-colored light, which we then see in the sky. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        This warm hue is further enhanced by the so-called moon illusion: the moon appears larger and more impressive to us near the horizon, although its actual size does not change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Does the strawberry moon influence our sleep?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The strawberry moon<\/strong>, like every full moon, can actually have an effect on our sleep<\/strong> – even if this effect is scientifically controversial<\/strong>. Many people report more restless sleep<\/strong>, more vivid dreams<\/strong> or a general change in sleep patterns<\/strong> around the full moon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Important facts about the strawberry moon:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Time<\/strong>: Always takes place at the full moon in June.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Name<\/strong>: Has to do with the ripening time of the strawberries<\/strong> – not with a reddish color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Color<\/strong>: The moon can appear slightly reddish<\/strong>, but only when it is low on the horizon<\/strong> – this is due to the scattering of light<\/strong> in the atmosphere, not specifically the month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Alternative names<\/strong> (from other cultures): Rose Moon, Honey Moon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Astronomically speaking:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • The strawberry moon is a completely normal full moon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • It can be particularly low in the sky<\/strong>, which makes it appear larger (optical illusion, \u201cmoon illusion\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • When it coincides with the summer solstice, it can be particularly impressive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Spiritual & symbolic meaning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Stands for gratitude<\/strong>, fulfillment<\/strong> and emotional maturity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Often associated with letting go<\/strong> and new beginnings<\/strong> at the summer solstice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Popular in rituals, meditations and astrological interpretations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              The Strawberry Moon 2025<\/strong> is an astronomical highlight – rare, atmospheric and photogenic. Those who experience it will not only see a particularly low full moon, but also a natural phenomenon with centuries-old symbolism. Whether with the naked eye or through a camera – this summer moon is the perfect occasion for a magical night outdoors<\/strong>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Strawberry Moon – get the most important information & observation tips for this special celestial event.\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8573,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[189],"tags":[184],"class_list":{"0":"post-8579","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dream-and-sleep","8":"tag-billerbeck-sleep","9":"cs-entry","10":"cs-video-wrap"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/billerbeck.shop\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8579","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/billerbeck.shop\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/billerbeck.shop\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/billerbeck.shop\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/billerbeck.shop\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8579"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/billerbeck.shop\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8579\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9459,"href":"https:\/\/billerbeck.shop\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8579\/revisions\/9459"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/billerbeck.shop\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/billerbeck.shop\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8579"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/billerbeck.shop\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8579"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/billerbeck.shop\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8579"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}