The full Moon June 2025 is one of the sweetest of the year—the Strawberry Moon. But why does the full Moon in June have such a berry-licious name, and what other names are associated with the astronomical event every June in other cultures? June 2025 Full Moon: Wednesday, June 11Peak Illumination: 3:44 a.m. Eastern Time Full Moon
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