A Series of Celestial Phenomena in June 2026, Including the Strawberry Moon
As June 2026 approaches, a series of captivating celestial phenomena will grace both night and daytime skies, including meteor showers, the summer solstice, and the Strawberry Moon, which will conclude the month. For astronomy enthusiasts, these events present a compelling opportunity to observe the night sky. According to astronomical reports from In The Sky, here is the list of celestial phenomena occurring throughout June 2026.
Daytime Arietid Meteor Shower, 10 June 2026
The Arietid meteor shower is expected to peak on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. Known as one of the most active daytime meteor showers annually, it originates from dust and particles left by comets as they traverse their orbits. Despite high activity levels, the Arietids are difficult to observe directly as most meteors appear while the Sun is above the horizon.
June Solstice, 21 June 2026
On Sunday, 21 June 2026, the June solstice will occur, when the Sun reaches its northernmost position in the sky as viewed from Earth. This event marks the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere, while also being the longest day of the year for regions in the Northern Hemisphere.
June Bootid Meteor Shower, 27 June 2026
The June Bootid meteor shower is expected to peak on Saturday, 27 June 2026. Originating from debris of comet 7P/Pons-Winnecke entering Earth’s atmosphere, this shower is known for its unpredictable activity levels. Some years see minimal activity, while others experience significant surges under specific conditions.
Strawberry Moon, 30 June 2026
The Strawberry Moon will conclude June 2026 as a full moon on Tuesday, 30 June. The name derives from Native American traditions linking June’s full moon to strawberry harvesting season. Despite the name, the Moon will not appear pink, as the term is purely traditional.
Other celestial phenomena in June 2026 include:
Monday, 8 June 2026: Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 9 June 2026: Moon-Saturn conjunction
Tuesday, 9 June 2026: Moon near Neptune
Tuesday, 9 June 2026: Moon at apogee (farthest point from Earth)
Wednesday, 10 June 2026: Moon-Mars conjunction
Wednesday, 10 June 2026: Moon near Uranus
Monday, 15 June 2026: New Moon
Monday, 15 June 2026: Moon at perigee (closest point to Earth)
Wednesday, 17 June 2026: Moon-Venus conjunction
Wednesday, 17 June 2026: Moon-Jupiter conjunction
Wednesday, 17 June 2026: Moon near Pleiades star cluster
Wednesday, 17 June 2026: Lunar occultation of Pleiades
This is the list of celestial events occurring throughout June 2026. Several phenomena can be observed from Indonesia should weather conditions be favourable.