Prepare your binoculars, cameras and … imagination. June 2025 offers impressive heavenly shows and cosmic events as if detached from a SF scenario.
June promises to be an unforgettable month for astronomy enthusiasts around the world. From the mysterious moon of strawberries to the spectacular appearance of the Milky Way – with its bright central protuberance, as describes it GODMOTHER – The sky of summer nights will be an open scene for astonishment and contemplation.
There will be nights in which a simple look at the sky will reveal star-shaped stellar swarm, meteor rains that can be … heard and a full moon that seems out of a fairy tale.
A real astral festival is preparing to start. Here’s everything you don’t have to miss!
Astral show impressive on the night sky in June 2025 Facebook collage
June 7 – Arietids: the rain of meteor you can … listen. The “X files” of heaven
After the spectacular alignment of the six planets on June 3 – Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, Neptun and Saturn – the sky of June continues to amaze.
On June 7, 2025, it is the turn of one of the most fascinating rain of diurnal meteor: Arietids, located at the peak.
Although difficult to see with the naked eye because of the light of the day, a few bright meteors can be surprised just before the sunrise, especially if you are in a rural area, with clear sky. The gaze must be directed to the east, where the gate opens to an impressive show on the night sky.
But what Arietida does really special is something else: you can hear them. With the help of a special radar or NASA dedicated portal, you have the chance to capture “Pings” and sound signals from space – a concert of extraterrestrial sounds, some of them reminiscent of the mysterious atmosphere of “Files X”.
In the middle of the day, this rain of meteors could generate up to 50-60 meteors per hour, an impressive intensity for a daytime phenomenon. It is believed that Arietids come either from Asteroid 1566 ICARUS, or from Comet 96p/Machholz, both mysterious sources that add an extra fascination to the event.
Write down in the calendar and make a wish. The sky will speak in his language – and you can witness a star that is seen … and heard.
June 11 – Moon of straw
On June 11, 2025, the sky will be dominated by a truly legendary monthly show: the Moon of the strawberries, the last full moon in the northern hemisphere and, at the same time, the lowest full month – a rare phenomenon, which has not repeated at this intensity of over 18 years, due to the monthly stationary cycle.
Although the maximum full moon phase will take place on June 11, the magic really starts on the previous evening, on June 10, when the moon rises exactly at sunset. The huge selenar disc will bathe the horizon in hot shades of orange, amber and sometimes pink-gold, due to its low position and humidity specific to June.
The illusion of the Moon will make the disc look bigger and closer, offering a dramatic and extremely photogenic view – perfect for your photo camera or smartphone.
The meaning of the name, where and when the Moon of the strawberries can be admired
name “Moon of strawberries” It comes from the traditions of Algonquin tribes in North America, which associated June with the harvesting of wild strawberries. Other native American peoples also told him the month of birth, the flowering moon, the hot moon or the month of green corn. In medieval Europe, this full moon was known as the month of roses or honeymoon – symbols of love and fertility, related to the modern tradition of “Honeymoon”.
Although it will not have the intense color of strawberries, the low glow and the dense atmosphere can create a spectacular optical effect, with warm and romantic tones – a real heavenly picture.
Where and when to see it: Look for a place with a clear horizon to the east, without obstacles and the less light pollution. The moon will rise immediately after sunset on June 10 and shine throughout the night, offering a unique experience.
It is an unrivaled evening for astronomy enthusiasts, photographers or anyone who wants to be surprised by the natural magic of the Moon of strawberries – one of the most photogenic appearances of the year.
June 16 – Mars and Regulus: a cosmic meeting to be not
On June 16, the sky of the night reserves a refined moment of astral symmetry: Mars, the Red Planet, will pass extremely close to Reguus, the brightest star in the constellation of the lion.
Regulus, although it looks like a single intense blue star, is actually a four-star system that orbits in a fascinating gravitational dance. Along with the redness of Mars, this heavenly duo will create a visible color contrast with the naked eye – a rare and spectacular conjunction, perfect for observations and photos.
The best viewing moment? About 90 minutes after sunset (ie on June 15), when both objects will shine almost glued to the heavenly vault.
And if you stay awake after midnight, the sky offers you another jewel: the star of the butterfly will “flourish” in the constellation Scorpius. Visible as a delicate formation of stars reminiscent of the wings of a butterfly, this swarm can be easily spotted with a binocular, but it truly reveals its beauty through a telescope.
A special double evening, with two heavenly phenomena of a rare beauty – a meeting of the red fire with the cosmic blue, followed by a star explosion in the form of a butterfly.
June 21 – Summer solstice: the beginning of the astronomical summer and the nights under the open sky
On June 21, at 05:42 (Romania time), when the sun will reach the highest point in the sky, the summer solstice will be officially marked – the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. It is the beginning of the astronomical summer and, at the same time, the perfect invitation for one night under the open sky, between stars, stories and music.
The summer solstice represents a key point on the orbit of the earth: the moment when the axis of our planet is most inclined to the sun. On this day, the northern hemisphere receives the most solar light throughout the year, while the southern hemisphere experiences the opposite – the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year.
Astral magic and the millennial holidays of the universe
The culprit? The inclination of the axis of the earth, which remains constant while the planet revolves around the sun. During the year, this inclination determines the alternation of seasons. Around June 21, the North Pole is inclined to the sun, giving the inhabitants of the north, short nights and high temperatures.
For thousands of years, this moment has been celebrated by civilizations from all over the world. From the mysterious alignments of Stonehenge, to the precisely calculated shadows of the Mayan temples from Chichén Itzá, people have built huge monuments to celebrate the solstice – proof of our ancestral fascination for the rhythms of the universe.
So, whether you are in the middle of a northern summer or in the middle of an Austral winter, take a moment to look at the sunset of June 21. In that simple gesture of contemplation, you connect with thousands of years of human observation and a universal tradition: to understand our heaven and place under it.
June 22 – Nebula Laguna: Gate to the birth of stars
At a distance of 5,200-light-years, the nebula lagoon (Messier 8) will be in an ideal position for observations around the middle of the night. This huge stellar formation region is a real cosmic cradle, a huge cloud of interstelary gas where new suns come to life.
Under a dark sky and devoid of light pollution, the nebula can be seen even with the naked eye, offering a fascinating point of attraction for passionate observers. But the true magic begins with a telescope in your hand, when the vibrant details and colors of the nebula can carry you on a amazing journey, deep in the heart of our galaxy.
June 27 – bootids: the rainy of unpredictable meteors that can become an incendiary show
June cannot end without a real cosmic fireworks: the rain of bootide meteor, known for its unpredictable, but spectacular nature.
This rain of meteors can surprise by a discreet show or, on the contrary, through a explosion of hundreds of falling stars per hour. The tip of activity (the rain will hold until July 2) is expected on the night of June 27, and the weakly illuminated phase will ensure a dark, ideal sky to observe the meteors in all their splendor.
It is the perfect time to stretch under the starry sky, with a blanket and the open soul for desires that seem to float in the sky. For the best experience, he is looking for a place away from the city’s lights and looks at the heavenly vault after the West.
Central Milky Way Season: The nocturnal show of our galaxy in June
June marks the beginning “The nucleus season” Milky Ways – the time of the year when the bright and mysterious band of our galaxy becomes visible in the sky all night. To admire it in all the splendor, you just have to be under a clean sky, away from the strong lights of the city.
What you see is the central nucleus of the galaxy, a light outbreak that crosses the vast kiss disk, seen from our position inside this huge cosmic structure.
Long exposure photos reveal even the amazing contrasts between the bright stars and the dark clouds of cosmic dust. While our eyes perceive this splendor in visible light, NASA telescopes investigate the galaxy throughout the electromagnetic spectrum, penetrating through the dust veil to bring us closer to the origins of the universe.
No matter how you choose to look, one night under the Milky Way in June is a magical experience – an authentic and unforgettable connection with the infinite cosmos.
June 2025 – the month in which the sky comes to life
From the mysterious sounds of Aietid meteor rain, to the delicate rosy glow of the Moon of strawberries, from the spectacular meetings between the planets, to the stellar swarms and the ancestral nebula, the sky of June 2025 is a true invitation to dream and contemplation.
He looked up this month, the heavenly vault will turn into a grand scene, and you will witness an impressive cosmic show.
The observation of the sky can be enjoyed even without special equipment, although a map of constellations will easily guide you, and a quality telescope or binoculars will open a window to objects that are otherwise hidden from the naked eye.
Write down these moments in the calendar and look with your soul open to heaven-June 2025 brings a heavenly show that you do not want to miss!
