June's Strawberry Moon Rises as First Full Moon of Summer — Next Not Until 2043

Google News Top—The Strawberry Moon, June's full moon and the first of the summer season, lit up skies across the Northern Hemisphere on June 29-30, offering a vivid display for stargazers in clear conditions. The moon earned its seasonal name from Indigenous traditions marking the peak of wild strawberry harvest. This specific lunar configuration — the Strawberry Moon appearing on this calendar date — will not recur until 2043, making the event a rare opportunity. Observers in Portugal, Lisbon, and across Europe reported especially clear sightlines for the display.

• Google News Top — June's Strawberry Moon rises as the first full moon of summer, dazzling stargazers across the hemisphere
• The Portugal News — This exact Strawberry Moon configuration will not be visible again until 2043.
• BBC — Science — Guides pinpointed the best locations and viewing angles for catching the moon at its fullest.
• Euronews — The Strawberry Moon put on a particularly striking display over Lisbon.