Strawberry Moon Low in Sky | Madison News

Get ready for the Strawberry Moon—the first full moon of summer—and catch it low in the sky if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, or climbing high if you’re down south. Peak brightness hits at 7:57 PM ET Monday, just after it rises, and since it occurs near apogee, it’s technically a micromoon—the second smallest of 2026. Don’t worry, the size difference is too subtle to notice. The name “Strawberry Moon” comes from Native American tribes marking berry season, with other tribes calling it the “hoer moon” or “blooming moon.” You might also see it take on a warmer amber hue—thanks to atmospheric conditions, not the moon itself. Keep your eyes up: more full moons are coming, including supermoons in November and December when the moon will be closer to Earth. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f6acab5a42aa5ed