A Strawberry Moon Will Rise This Thursday — No, It Won't Be Red Or Pink - NPR

June's full moon, known as the strawberry moon, was named for its appearance during the strawberry picking season.

June's full moon, known as the strawberry moon, was named for its appearance during the strawberry picking season.

Here, the strawberry moon rises above the Apollo Temple in ancient Corinth, on June 17, 2019.

Look to the eastern skies for a sweet sight on Thursday evening: a strawberry moon is set to rise just as the sun dips below the horizon.

June's full moon is best known as the strawberry moon, and it's the first full moon after the summer solstice.

The strawberry moon gets its sweet name from the Algonquin tribes of North America who related its appearance to the start of the strawberry picking season.

While in some circumstances the strawberry moon can temporarily appear reddish or pinkish, it is named for the start of the strawberry picking season, and not the color.

While in some circumstances the strawberry moon can temporarily appear reddish or pinkish, it is named for the start of the strawberry picking season, and not the color.