June 2026’s full moon set to rise. When stargazers ought to look

June’s full moon will attain its peak over Upstate South Carolina tonight, June 29.

Unlike final month, when May gave us two full moons throughout one month, an uncommon phenomenon referred to as a “blue moon.” As defined by the Old Farmer’s Almanac, there are two varieties of blue moons. In May, a calendrical blue moon occurred, that means {that a} second full moon appeared throughout one calendar month.

In June, there is just one full moon, and it’ll quickly attain its peak.

Here’s what to find out about easy methods to view it in South Carolina, the climate situations and the place it will get its fruity title.

When is the June full moon?

The June full moon will attain peak illumination on Monday, June 29, at 7:56 p.m.

When was the final full moon?

The final full moon peaked on Sunday, May 31, at 4:45 a.m. The May 31 full moon was a “blue moon,” that means that it was the second full moon to rise in a single calendar month.

Why is June’s full moon referred to as the Strawberry Moon?

The Old Farmer’s Almanac says that the 12 full moons every year are named by Native Americans, in response to previous reporting by the Hendersonville Times-News. UNC Asheville Associate Professor of Astronomy Britt Lundren reminded readers that, when sharing the titles of the month-to-month moons, it is vital to recollect the cultural variety of tribes within the U.S.

“Each tribe has a close relationship with the land, and their moon names will reflect the seasonal changes unique to their environments,” Lundren mentioned.

The fruity title of June’s full moon is derived from the ripening of strawberries that always occurs in June. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, different names embrace:

• Blooming Moon (Anishinaabe)
• Green Corn Moon (Cherokee)
• Hoer Moon (Western Abenaki)
• Birth Moon (Tlingit)
• Egg Laying Moon (Cree)
• Hatching Moon (Cree)

Will I be capable to see the total moon tonight in Greenville, Upstate South Carolina?

People in Upstate South Carolina is predicted to have some good viewing climate on June 29, for the total moon.

But it will be noticeably hotter than previous evenings, however not as insufferable as it might be throughout the day.

The National Weather Service predicts largely clear skies with temperatures within the mid-70s.

Is there a supermoon this month? When is the following supermoon?

No, June’s full moon will not be a supermoon. The January Wolf Moon was the primary supermoon of 2026, and the following supermoon will fall on Nov. 24.

How many supermoons are there in 2026?

The almanac lists three supermoons in 2026:

• Wolf Moon, Jan. 3
• Beaver Moon, Nov. 24
• Cold Moon, Dec. 23

Full moon names 2026

Here’s a listing of the total moon names, courtesy of the Old Farmer’s Almanac:

• January – Wolf Moon
• February – Snow Moon
• March – Worm Moon
• April – Pink Moon
• May – Flower Moon, Blue Moon
• June – Strawberry Moon
• July – Buck Moon
• August – Sturgeon Moon
• September – Corn Moon (additionally the Harvest Moon in 2026)
• October – Hunter Moon (was the Harvest Moon in 2025)
• November – Beaver Moon
• December – Cold Moon

Iris Seaton is the trending information reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, a part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at iseaton@citizentimes.com.