So, is the Strawberry Moon visible tonight and how exactly can you see it?

If you fancy a bit of stargazing tonight since the weather has cooled down a bit, you’re in luck. The Strawberry Moon will be lighting up the skies, and if the weather stays clear, you should be able to spot it without any special equipment.

Despite its name, don’t expect a pink Moon. It could, however, take on lovely orange or golden colours as it rises, simply because it’s so low in the sky.

So, what actually is a Strawberry Moon?

Strawberry is neither pink nor does it look like a strawberry. According to BBC Sky at Night Magazine, the name comes from Native American tribes, like the Algonquin, who used it to mark the strawberry harvest in June. Other cultures had their own takes too; the Rose Moon in Europe, the Hot Moon, even the Budding Moon of Plants and Shrubs, which is very much doing the most.

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“The full Strawberry Moon, named by the Algonquin tribes for the time of year that berries ripen, will take to the night skies on June 10-11,” NASA’s Instagram post read.

Will it be visible tonight?

Yes. The Moon will look full on the evening of Monday, 29 June, and again on Tuesday, 30 June. The exact moment it becomes full is 12:57 am on Tuesday, 30 June, according to the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

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Because the Moon is sitting so low on the horizon, it might even look bigger than usual, classic optical illusion stuff. If the skies stay clear, look towards the south-east as the Moon rises after sunset.

How and where to see it

You don’t need a telescope or binoculars. Just head somewhere with a clear view of the horizon, away from bright streetlights and tall buildings if you can.

The best chance of clear skies is expected across the Midlands, Wales and southern England, while Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England are more likely to see cloud and rain.

Even if you’re in a town or city, it’s still worth looking up. Because the Moon is so low in the sky, it can look especially impressive as it rises above rooftops.