When Is Summer Solstice 2024 Strawberry Moon. The strawberry moon rarely aligns with the summer solstice, making this year's event particularly noteworthy. The 2024 summer solstice, the astronomical beginning of summer and the longest day of the year, occurs this year on thursday, june 20, 2024 at 4:50 pm edt, the day before this year’s full.

The full moon is expected at 9:08pm edt, friday, june 21 and will appear opposite the sun, according to nasa. This day marks the longest day and shortest night of the year.