# Moon phases in June 2026 > June 2026 moon calendar in UK time: new moon 15 June, full Strawberry Moon on 30 June, moonrise and moonset for every day, dark-sky nights and meteor showers. URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar/2026/june Updated: 2026-10-30 June 2026 has 4 principal moon phases, with the new moon on 15 June 2026 and the full Strawberry Moon on 30 June 2026. Below are exact UK times, a day-by-day table and the best nights for dark skies. ## Moon phases in June 2026 (UK times) Times are calculated with astronomy-engine and shown in UK clock time (GMT or BST). They are accurate to about a minute. | Phase | Date | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | Last quarter | 8 June 2026 | 11:00 BST | | New moon | 15 June 2026 | 03:54 BST | | First quarter | 21 June 2026 | 22:55 BST | | Full moon | 30 June 2026 | 00:57 BST | ## The full moon in June 2026 The Strawberry Moon is full on 30 June 2026 at 00:57 BST, rising over London at about 21:42. Read the story behind the name on our [full moon names](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/full-moons) pages. ## Best nights for dark skies The darkest skies this month fall around the new moon, roughly 12 June to 18 June. That is the time for meteor watching, the Milky Way and faint galaxies. In folk practice the new moon is also the traditional time to set intentions. ## Day-by-day moon calendar for June 2026 Phase and illumination at midday; moonrise and moonset for London (other UK places differ by up to about an hour; see your town in our local guides). | Date | Phase | Lit | Moonrise | Moonset | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Mon | Waning gibbous | 99% | 22:59 | 04:46 | | 2 Tue | Waning gibbous | 96% | 23:42 | 05:37 | | 3 Wed | Waning gibbous | 91% | 00:13 | 06:40 | | 4 Thu | Waning gibbous | 85% | 00:36 | 07:50 | | 5 Fri | Waning gibbous | 78% | 00:54 | 09:05 | | 6 Sat | Waning gibbous | 69% | – | 10:20 | | 7 Sun | Waning gibbous | 60% | 01:08 | 11:35 | | 8 Mon | Last quarter | 49% | 01:20 | 12:52 | | 9 Tue | Waning crescent | 39% | 01:32 | 14:10 | | 10 Wed | Waning crescent | 28% | 01:44 | 15:32 | | 11 Thu | Waning crescent | 19% | 01:58 | 16:59 | | 12 Fri | Waning crescent | 10% | 02:16 | 18:30 | | 13 Sat | Waning crescent | 4% | 02:41 | 20:03 | | 14 Sun | Waning crescent | 1% | 03:19 | 21:27 | | 15 Mon | New moon | 0% | 04:14 | 22:32 | | 16 Tue | Waxing crescent | 3% | 05:31 | 23:16 | | 17 Wed | Waxing crescent | 8% | 07:00 | 23:46 | | 18 Thu | Waxing crescent | 16% | 08:32 | 00:06 | | 19 Fri | Waxing crescent | 25% | 10:00 | 00:21 | | 20 Sat | Waxing crescent | 35% | 11:22 | 00:34 | | 21 Sun | First quarter | 46% | 12:40 | 00:45 | | 22 Mon | Waxing gibbous | 56% | 13:55 | 00:57 | | 23 Tue | Waxing gibbous | 66% | 15:09 | – | | 24 Wed | Waxing gibbous | 75% | 16:23 | 01:09 | | 25 Thu | Waxing gibbous | 83% | 17:37 | 01:24 | | 26 Fri | Waxing gibbous | 89% | 18:50 | 01:44 | | 27 Sat | Waxing gibbous | 94% | 19:57 | 02:09 | | 28 Sun | Waxing gibbous | 98% | 20:55 | 02:45 | | 29 Mon | Full moon | 100% | 21:42 | 03:32 | | 30 Tue | Full moon | 100% | 22:16 | 04:32 | ## Closest and farthest moon - Apogee (farthest): 1 June 2026, 406,356 km - Perigee (closest): 15 June 2026, 357,186 km - Apogee (farthest): 28 June 2026, 406,256 km ## Festivals on the Wheel of the Year See our [Wheel of the Year guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/guides/wheel-of-the-year-guide) for traditions and ideas. - Litha, the summer solstice: 21 June 2026, 09:25 BST ## Using the moon this month Many people keep a simple rhythm: write an intention at the new moon, check in at the first quarter, give thanks at the full moon and clear out at the last quarter. Our [moon rituals guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/guides/full-moon-names-and-rituals) has ideas. ## Questions **When is the full moon in June 2026?** 30 June 2026 at 00:57 BST UK time. It is traditionally called the Strawberry Moon. **When is the new moon in June 2026?** 15 June 2026 at 03:54 BST UK time. **What is the best night for stargazing in June 2026?** Around the new moon on 15 June, when the sky is darkest. Pick a clear night and get away from streetlights. **What does the last quarter moon on 8 June 2026 mean?** The last quarter moon on 8 June 2026 (11:00 BST) is half lit and shrinking, which tradition reads as a time to clear out, finish tasks and let go before the next new moon. A decluttering session or a smoke-cleansing of your space are popular ways to mark it. **What should I do on the new moon on 15 June 2026?** On the new moon on 15 June 2026 (03:54 BST), tradition suggests setting intentions: write down two or three things you want to grow this cycle and keep the note somewhere you'll see it. New moons are seen as a quiet, fresh start, good for planning rather than big action. **What does the first quarter moon on 21 June 2026 mean?** The first quarter moon on 21 June 2026 (22:55 BST) is half lit and growing, which tradition reads as a time to act on the intentions set at the new moon. It is a good night to review your list, take one practical step and notice what is resisting. ## Related - [← May 2026](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar/2026/may) - [July 2026 →](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar/2026/july) - [2026 moon calendar](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar/2026) - [Full moon names and dates](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/full-moons) - [Moon today](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon) --- Starseed UK describes spiritual uses as tradition and belief, never as health or medical claims. UK delivery £3.95, free over £40.