The Strawberry Moon Appears Tonight, but This Full Moon Isn't Pink at All - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. The first full moon of the summer gets its name from a Native American source. Because tonight’s full moon is so close to the solstice, it will be the lowest hanging full moon of the year. The third and final micro moon of 2026, arrives tonight, and it’s a tasty one — the strawberry moon. It’s also the first full moon of the astronomical summer, coming about a week after the summer solstice. The strawberry moon reaches peak illumination at 7:56 p.m. ET on June 29, which is still during daylight hours for everyone in North America. That means the best time to see the full moon is that same evening once the sun has set. The moon is set to rise out of the southeastern sky just after sunset and streak across the southern horizon until it sets in the southwest just before sunrise. The sun won’t rise too far above the horizon in June thanks to the summer solstice. You may notice that the strawberry moon