An Expert Explains The Rare Strawberry ‘Micro’ Moon Rising Over Australia

THE RUNDOWN

• The June Full Moon will reach peak illumination on June 30, 2026 at 9:56am AEST.
• Best viewing in Australia will be the nights of June 29 and June 30 from moonrise.
• Referred to as the ‘Strawberry Moon’ this moon is a ‘micromoon’, a phenomenon that takes place when the moon is at its apogee.
• June’s Full Moon is also the highest we will see all year.