The 2025 June full moon rose in the Singapore skies on the night of June 10, 2025—and it was indeed a sight to behold. The Strawberry Moon broke records as the lowest full moon in the sky for nearly two decades—offering a rare celestial spectacle that many may have missed. Why is this rare? It’s a phenomenon that will not happen again until 2043. Here’s what we know about the 2025 Strawberry Moon in Singapore.
When was the Strawberry Moon in Singapore?
The record-breaking supermoon appeared especially low on the horizon due to an astronomical event known as the ”major lunar standstill”, an 18.6-year cycle that causes the moon’s path to reach its maximum tilt relative to Earth, which results in a southernmost ascent in the sky. The last time it occurred this low was 2006.
In Singapore, the moon reached its peak brightness in the early hours of June 11, but was visible both on the evening of June 10 and into today (June 11). At the time of writing, the Strawberry Moon Singapore 2025 may still be visibly bright in the sky tonight. Although, it appears in a more subtle orange or amber glow rather than pink. Stargazers get the best viewpoints at clear, unobstructed locations, like East Coast Park, Marina Barrage, and the southern beaches, to name a few.
Interestingly, the Strawberry Moon does not actually appear pink or red despite its enticing name. In fact, the name originates from Native American traditions, particularly the Algonquin tribe, who used the June full moon to mark the start of the strawberry harvest season.
Certainly, this was a once-in-a-generation event since the next Strawberry Moon won’t happen until 2043. Although, there are several more full moons and supermoons expected this year.
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