According to NASA, the moon will reach peak fullness at 3:44 a.m. Eastern time. However, the best time to view it will be the evening of June 10, when the moon rises near sunset. Despite its name, the strawberry moon will shine a soft golden hue, not red, if weather permits.

This month's night sky is filled with close-range meteors, swirling nebulas, and prime stargazing conditions. Here’s when you should be looking up.

Peak illumination of the Strawberry Moon will arrive in Washington at 3:43 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday. But it will be close enough to full on Tuesday evening that you won’t be able to tell the difference if observing with the naked eye.