The Strawberry Moon reaches its peak illumination tonight across the United States, offering widespread opportunities for public viewing as it rises shortly after sunset. The full moon attains 100 per cent illumination at 7:57 p.m. EDT on 29 June 2026.
This marks the first full moon following the summer solstice and provides a chance to observe the lunar disk low in the southeastern sky without any cost or specialised gear. Observers in many regions can expect suitable skies this evening for an unobstructed sighting.
