When is the next full moon? Here’s the best time to see the strawberry moon in Iowa.
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When is the next full moon? Here’s the best time to see the strawberry moon in Iowa.
June’s full strawberry moon takes its name from seasonal plant growth. The name has nothing to do with the hue or shape of the moon. Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning is expected to have clear skies. There is a 40% chance of rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning, the National Weather Service says. The full moon appears full the day before and after its peak, but it may be harder to see Wednesday evening.
Here are quick facts about it that skywatchers can snack on as June’s full strawberry moon soars across Iowa’s night sky.
When is the strawberry moon 2025?
The next full moon is at 2:44 a.m. Wednesday, June 11.
The June full moon is known as a strawberry moon. This is the sixth full moon of the year.
Why is it called the strawberry moon?
June’s strawberry moon takes its name from seasonal plant growth, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Many ripening berries were ready to be harvested around this time in the northeastern United States.
The name has nothing to do with the hue or shape of the moon.
When is the next full moon?
Here are the full moons in 2025, according to the Farmer’s Almanac:
July 10 : Buck moon
: Buck moon Aug. 9: Sturgeon moon
Sturgeon moon Sept. 7: Corn moon
Corn moon Oct. 6: Harvest moon
Harvest moon Nov. 5: Beaver moon
Beaver moon Dec. 4: Cold moon
What is the forecast for the full moon?
Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning is expected to have clear skies. The full moon appears full the day before and after its peak, but it may be harder to see on Wednesday evening in Des Moines.
There is a 40% chance of rain and thunderstorms. It will be mostly cloudy and carry into Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at kkealey@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.