# Moon phases in June 2027 > June 2027 moon calendar in UK time: new moon 4 June, full Strawberry Moon on 19 June, moonrise and moonset for every day, dark-sky nights and meteor showers. URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar/2027/june Updated: 2026-10-30 June 2027 has 4 principal moon phases, with the new moon on 4 June 2027 and the full Strawberry Moon on 19 June 2027. Below are exact UK times, a day-by-day table and the best nights for dark skies. ## Moon phases in June 2027 (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 | | --- | --- | --- | | New moon | 4 June 2027 | 20:40 BST | | First quarter | 11 June 2027 | 11:56 BST | | Full moon | 19 June 2027 | 01:45 BST | | Last quarter | 27 June 2027 | 05:54 BST | ## The full moon in June 2027 The Strawberry Moon is full on 19 June 2027 at 01:45 BST, rising over London at about 22:16. 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 1 June to 7 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 2027 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 Tue | Waning crescent | 14% | 02:29 | 17:25 | | 2 Wed | Waning crescent | 7% | 02:47 | 18:49 | | 3 Thu | Waning crescent | 3% | 03:12 | 20:15 | | 4 Fri | New moon | 0% | 03:47 | 21:35 | | 5 Sat | Waxing crescent | 1% | 04:38 | 22:41 | | 6 Sun | Waxing crescent | 4% | 05:48 | 23:29 | | 7 Mon | Waxing crescent | 10% | 07:13 | 00:02 | | 8 Tue | Waxing crescent | 19% | 08:43 | 00:26 | | 9 Wed | Waxing crescent | 29% | 10:13 | 00:44 | | 10 Thu | Waxing crescent | 39% | 11:39 | 00:59 | | 11 Fri | First quarter | 51% | 13:01 | – | | 12 Sat | Waxing gibbous | 62% | 14:21 | 01:13 | | 13 Sun | Waxing gibbous | 72% | 15:40 | 01:26 | | 14 Mon | Waxing gibbous | 81% | 16:58 | 01:41 | | 15 Tue | Waxing gibbous | 88% | 18:16 | 02:00 | | 16 Wed | Waxing gibbous | 94% | 19:30 | 02:23 | | 17 Thu | Waxing gibbous | 98% | 20:37 | 02:53 | | 18 Fri | Full moon | 100% | 21:33 | 03:34 | | 19 Sat | Full moon | 100% | 22:16 | 04:27 | | 20 Sun | Waning gibbous | 98% | 22:48 | 05:29 | | 21 Mon | Waning gibbous | 95% | 23:12 | 06:38 | | 22 Tue | Waning gibbous | 89% | 23:30 | 07:50 | | 23 Wed | Waning gibbous | 83% | 23:44 | 09:01 | | 24 Thu | Waning gibbous | 75% | 23:57 | 10:12 | | 25 Fri | Waning gibbous | 67% | 00:09 | 11:22 | | 26 Sat | Waning gibbous | 57% | 00:20 | 12:32 | | 27 Sun | Last quarter | 47% | 00:33 | 13:45 | | 28 Mon | Waning crescent | 37% | 00:49 | 15:01 | | 29 Tue | Waning crescent | 27% | – | 16:22 | | 30 Wed | Waning crescent | 18% | 01:10 | 17:46 | ## Closest and farthest moon - Perigee (closest): 6 June 2027, 361,692 km - Apogee (farthest): 22 June 2027, 405,686 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 2027, 15:10 BST ## Using the moon this month Moon gardeners traditionally sow leafy crops as the moon waxes and root crops as it wanes. It is folklore rather than science, but it gives the month a pleasant rhythm. See our [moon gardening guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/guides/moon-gardening-and-folklore). ## Questions **When is the full moon in June 2027?** 19 June 2027 at 01:45 BST UK time. It is traditionally called the Strawberry Moon. **When is the new moon in June 2027?** 4 June 2027 at 20:40 BST UK time. **What is the best night for stargazing in June 2027?** Around the new moon on 4 June, when the sky is darkest. Pick a clear night and get away from streetlights. **What should I do on the new moon on 4 June 2027?** On the new moon on 4 June 2027 (20:40 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 11 June 2027 mean?** The first quarter moon on 11 June 2027 (11:56 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. **What does the last quarter moon on 27 June 2027 mean?** The last quarter moon on 27 June 2027 (05:54 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. ## Related - [← May 2027](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar/2027/may) - [July 2027 →](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar/2027/july) - [2027 moon calendar](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar/2027) - [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.