On June 4th there is a full moon again. The so-called Strawberry Moon announces the longest days of the year. In fact, you should also harvest said fruits at that time.
It has been known for centuries that the moon influences animals and humans. But you should also align your gardening with the phases of the moon. In June, the full moon is the sign of the beginning of summer.
Full moon in June heralds summer
The full moon in June is also called the Strawberry Moon. © Martin Schroeder/Imago
Whether it's a pink moon, a super full moon or a flower moon, every month a certain full moon comes up that bears a certain name. The moon names are not chosen arbitrarily, but are based on seasonal peculiarities in nature, but also on dates in agriculture.
- On June 4 at 5:41 a.m., the Moon will again be exactly opposite the Sun.
- At this time, the full moon is about 373,905 kilometers from Earth.
- Even though there are still a few days to go until the beginning of summer on June 21, the Strawberry Moon heralds summer.
Full moon in June: what it means for your garden
With the summer solstice in mid-June, the lengths of the day reach a peak - between sunrise and sunset there are a whopping 16 hours and the sun is seen from us at its northernmost point, at an angle of about 65 degrees. Depending on the weather, this sun zenith means that your plants are exposed to a lot of sunlight.
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For your flowers and perennials, this means: Make sure you have a sufficient water supply! In addition, during the Strawberry Moon is the ideal time to take care of planting berries so slowly. Strawberries can now be harvested in large quantities. The time around the full moon is also very suitable for caring for and working on plants such as lettuce, cabbage or leafy houseplants.
