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Strawberry Moon Peaks June 29, Smaller Yet Brightest Night Object

6/20/2026

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The June 29, 2026 Strawberry Moon will peak at 7:56 p.m. ET across North America.
At apogee it will appear about 7 % smaller than a typical full moon and 14 % smaller than a supermoon.
It will rise southeast after sunset, travel across the southern horizon, set southwest before sunrise, and may require looking around trees to see, though it remains the brightest night object.

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The June 29, 2026 Strawberry Moon will peak at 7:56 p.m. ET across North America.
At apogee it will appear about 7 % smaller than a typical full moon and 14 % smaller than a supermoon.
It will rise southeast after sunset, travel across the southern horizon, set southwest before sunrise, and may require looking around trees to see, though it remains the brightest night object.