When and where to watch the Strawberry Full Moon Sydney 2025

It turns out Vivid isn’t the only magnificent light display illuminating Sydney this winter. We’ve already had the Aurora Australis, and now the night sky is delivering once again with the Strawberry Full Moon. It’s set to be the highest full moon to appear over Australia in 19 years. Here’s how you can catch the final full moon before the winter solstice.

What is the Strawberry Full Moon?

The Full Strawberry Moon is a significant celestial event occurring in June, also known as the Rose Moon, Hot Moon, or Flower Moon. Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with the colour of the moon, so don’t go looking for a red glow. The Strawberry Full Moon is named after the wild strawberries that ripen in the summer, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere.

It’s a notable event for moon watchers and summer enthusiasts in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the arrival of summer and the June seasonal changes. In the Southern Hemisphere, meanwhile, the June Full Moon occurs close to the winter solstice, which marks the shortest day and longest night.

The best time to view the Moon

The best time to view the Strawberry Full Moon is Wednesday, June 11, when it reaches its peak brightness. The moon will be visible in the night sky, with clear skies offering the best viewing conditions.

The Strawberry Full Moon Sydney peak will take place at 5:43pm and will be visible to the naked eye, without the need for special equipment.

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Best Strawberry Full Moon viewing spots in Sydney

Unlike stars or meteors, the moon shines brightly through city lights and can be seen from most positions, as long as there’s no thick cloud cover. The Strawberry Full Moon will be especially visible, as it’s the highest full moon to appear over Australia since 2006. If you want to make the most of the Strawberry Full Moon and take in its beauty with uninterrupted views, though, take a look at some of these vantage points.

Sydney Tower Eye

Towering above the CBD, Sydney Tower Eye offers spectacular views across the city and the sky above. It’s the tallest building in Sydney so you’ll have uninterrupted views of the night sky. The Tower opens until 7pm tomorrow, with last entry at 6pm – so that 5:43pm peak time will be easily achieved.

Sydney Observatory

Head up to Observatory Hill in Millers Point for unrivalled views of Sydney Harbour Bridge from the southwest. The Observatory is hosting its monthly Night Photography Workshop afterwards, so you can learn how to capture the next celestial event. Co-led by Sony, the two-hour workshop is designed for photography enthusiasts eager to improve their skills.

Bondi Beach

The famous beach isn’t just a great surf spot — the moon shines brightly above the waves as long as the cloud cover isn’t too thick. Find a spot on the grass banks, the beach itself or Ben Buckler Point for an elevated position. Grab a blanket and pick up some takeaway food for a sunset picnic with some moon-gazing on the side.

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

For the best stargazing results, you have to venture out of built-up areas and away from city lights. Only a 45-minute drive outside of Sydney CBD, this is one of the closest spots to the city. Not entirely necessary for tomorrow’s Strawberry Full Moon, it’s still a beautiful part of Sydney to explore if you have the inclination. Park your car and head to the football park on the edge of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. This is generally where you’re going to get the best, uninterrupted view so you’ll find a lot of photographers snapping set up on the oval. 

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Tips on stargazing

• The Full Strawberry Moon can be viewed with the naked eye, but binoculars or a telescope can enhance the experience.
• Sydney provides an ideal location for viewing the Strawberry Full Moon, with its clear skies and fairly low light pollution.