Under the Spell of the 2025 Strawberry Moon: A Magical Night Across the Skies
So tonight, something truly special is happening in our skies — and honestly, you might not want to miss it. We’re being treated to the breathtaking sight of the Strawberry Moon , and in Australia, it’s putting on an unforgettable show. Unlike the dramatic-sounding name, no, the moon won’t turn pink — but the magic is definitely real. What we’re seeing is the June full moon, traditionally named the Strawberry Moon by Native American tribes, marking the time to harvest wild strawberries. But this year’s lunar event is more than just a name on a calendar — it's part of a rare celestial moment known as a major lunar standstill .
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Here in Australia, while the UK is marvelling at their lowest full moon until 2043, we’re seeing quite the opposite — the Strawberry Moon is at its highest in our sky, passing almost directly overhead at midnight. Imagine stepping outside and seeing the full moon nearly straight above you — casting barely any shadow. That’s what stargazers from Bundaberg to the Sunshine Coast are soaking in tonight. It’s been nearly 18.6 years since the moon last did this — and it won’t happen again until the 2040s.
Now, if you’re near the coast, you're not alone in wanting to mark this moon in a truly memorable way. In the South West of England, wild swimmers are diving into moonlit waters at places like Goodrington Sands, turning a simple dip into something almost sacred. There's something primal and freeing about swimming under moonlight, with that glowing silver trail — often called a “moon river” — shimmering across the water. It's daring. It's serene. It’s a little rebellious. And it’s beautiful.
Even in places like Chagford Pool near Dartmoor, moonlit swims have sold out. That tells you something — we’re all craving connection with these natural, awe-inspiring rhythms of the Earth and sky. The moon, after all, has marked time for humans long before clocks ever existed. Ancient cultures noticed patterns like these lunar standstills, building temples, traditions, and stories around them.
As for the reddish glow that some might spot — that's not from strawberries or eclipses. It's simply light being filtered through our atmosphere, especially when the moon is low on the horizon. Dust, haze, or even bushfire smoke can give it that rusty hue.
So whether you’re capturing a perfect moon photo from your balcony, floating in the surf under silver skies, or just taking a quiet moment to look up — you’re part of a global moment tonight. The 2025 Strawberry Moon isn’t just a full moon. It’s a marker of time, a celebration of wonder, and for many of us, a reminder to pause and marvel at the world above.
And trust me — once you see it, you’ll remember this moon for years.
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