Berry Bright Night: When and Where to Watch 2025’s Strawberry Moon in India

Sky gazers in India are in for a delight with the captivating Strawberry Moon adorning the night sky on June 10, 2025. This year's occurrence is even more unique, being the lowest full moon in almost twenty years and also coinciding with a rare lunar standstill, which will impart a warm golden hue to the rising moon.

 

Key Highlights

 

•⁠  ⁠Date & Time: Strawberry Moon can be seen on June 10, 2025, with moonrise occurring at approximately 6:44 PM IST. The moon becomes full moon at 1:15 PM IST on June 11, but the optimum time for viewing is just after sunset on June 10.

 

•⁠  ⁠Meaning: "Strawberry Moon" is a designation derived from Native American cultures, signifying the time of strawberry harvesting—not the color of the moon. Visibility: Southeast after sunset is the optimum time to observe. The moon will be abnormally large and golden due to its low path and atmospheric conditions.

 

•⁠  ⁠Best Sites to Observe: Go to open locations with minimal light pollution—hill stations, deserts, beaches, or city rooftops are ideal.

 

•⁠  ⁠Prospects: With its exceptional low path and shining brightness, the 2025 Strawberry Moon will be a sight to see for photographers and astronomers. Don't let the opportunity slip—the next time the spectacle won't recur until 2043.

 

Source: India TV News, CNBC TV18, Times of India