When to See the Strawberry Full Moon in Denver Tonight

Here's when to catch the full moon in Denver, where to look in the sky and why it's called a Strawberry Moon.

June 10, 2025

Image: Catch June's full Strawberry Moon the night of Tuesday, June 10-11.

Catch June's full Strawberry Moon the night of Tuesday, June 10-11. Pexels

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Local skywatchers have already had an eventful month, what with the Northern Lights that set Colorado skies aglow at the beginning of June. While Northern Lights are only visible in areas without light pollution (so, not in Denver), the cosmically curious should plan for another event that will be much more accessible.

Because when it comes down to it, June's full Strawberry Moon is low-hanging fruit. According to livescience.com, it will be the lowest full moon of the year, as seen from north of the equator. And it's happening tonight!

Read on for when to see it in Denver, where to look in the sky and why it's called the Strawberry Moon.

When Is the Full Moon in Denver?

The full moon will rise on the evening of Tuesday, June 10 and will be at its ripest at 1:46 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

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Coming Wednesday, June 11, but the best time to see it will be at dusk on Tuesday, June 10.

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Where Will the Full Moon Be Visible in Denver?

As long as the Mile High City isn't too overcast, the moon should be visible anywhere in the city. According to Live Science, the moon will rise during dusk in the southeastern sky, drift across the southern sky and set in the southwestern sky at dawn.

Visit Cheesman Park or the Chamberlin Observatory near the University of Denver for prime moonwatching spots.

Why Is It Called a Strawberry Moon?

According to timeanddate.com, June's full moon is named after the wild strawberries that start to ripen during early summer that Native American tribes used to gather. Other indigenous names for the Strawberry Moon include "Green Corn Moon," "Berries Ripen Moon" and "Hot Moon."

What Makes June's Full Moon Special?

This full moon will hang lower in the sky compared to other full moons, since its occurrence is near the summer solstice (June 20), when the sun is at its highest in the sky, and full moons are always opposite the sun, Live Science explains.

Kristen Fiore is the Westword Culture editor. They escaped Florida in 2021 and have been loving the seasons and lifestyle in Denver ever since. Kristen previously worked as an editor at Colorado Community Media and at The Villages Daily Sun as an associate managing editor and senior entertainment reporter. Their work has won awards for social justice reporting, features writing and news writing from Top of the Rockies, Florida Press Club and Florida Society of News Editors. Kristen plays the keyboard/keytar/synthesizer, writes music and poetry, and dabbles in too many types of art to list.

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