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Moon phases in June 2027
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 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 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.
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Questions answered
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.
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