Strawberry Moon – The Full Moon of June

Long long ago, when humans were still looking at the sun for time, gazing at the stars for directions, it was a common practice then to track seasons by full moons. The indigenous tribes of the Northern Hemisphere religiously followed this practice. Many of these ancient names are still relevant.

June’s Strawberry Moon

When the plants are heavy with ripe, wild strawberries and a full moon is high on the night sky, we know it is time for the “Strawberry Moon”. The last full moon of spring, appearing in the month of June, coincides with the time of strawberry harvest. Hence, the name Strawberry Moon.

strawberry moon, the full moon of june in spring
A Full moon of Spring. Picture courtesy: Griffin Wooldridge on Unsplash

One Moon Many Names

Other popular names of the Strawberry Moon are Rose Moon, Hot Moon, Mead Moon and Honey Moon.

Hot Moon

It is called a Hot Moon as it marks the start of summer heat.

Mead Moon

It is also known as Mead Moon as June is the usual time for mowing the meads or meadows.

Rose Moon

This time of the year , Roses bloom in abundance. Hence the full moon during the spring is also called Rose Moon.

Honey Moon

The bees work hard throughout the spring season and collect nectar. By the end of June, all the collected nectar matures into honey and is ready for harvest. Hence, in ancient times, the full moon of June was called Honey Moon.

Poson Poya

Buddhists call this full moon the Poson Poya. Every year in the festival of Poson, Buddhists in Sri Lanka celebrate the arrival of Buddhism in 3rd century BC.

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