On the night of June 10-11, 2025, the sky over Poland will be lit up by a unique full moon – the so-called Strawberry Moon. This year’s phenomenon is special not only because of its color, but also because of an extremely rare astronomical configuration. It is the lowest full moon since 2007, and the next such event will not occur until 2043. 

The moon will reach its full phase at exactly 9:43 a.m. Polish time on June 11, but the most beautiful moments for observation will be on the evening of June 10 and just after sunset on June 11. That is when our satellite will hang low above the horizon, taking on golden-orange colors and appearing larger than usual. This is the effect of the so-called lunar illusion, further enhanced by the phenomenon of the Major Moon Standstill, which occurs once every 18 years. 

To fully appreciate the uniqueness of this phenomenon, it is worth going to places with good visibility of the horizon and as little light pollution as possible. Recommended locations include: beaches on the Baltic Sea – Świnoujście, Mielno, Jastrzębia Góra, mountain glades: e.g. in the Bieszczady and Beskid Mountains, Masurian meadows and fields, urban viewpoints: Krakus Mound in Kraków, Three Crosses Mountain in Kazimierz Dolny, Sky Tower terrace in Wrocław. 

The name “Strawberry Moon” comes from the tradition of the indigenous peoples of North America, for whom the June full moon marked the beginning of the wild strawberry harvest. In Europe, the June full moon is also known as the “Honey Moon,” “Rose Moon,” or “Flower Moon” — all in reference to the abundance of nature and summer blossoms.