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Metro
11-06-2025
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When is the Strawberry Moon and how to see it?
The summer full moon is here, so don't miss out on seeing the rare Strawberry Moon. Although there are sometimes more than 12 full moons in one year, there are 12 popular full moon names corresponding to each monthly full moon. It'll be at its brightest on Wednesday evening – but how can you see it in all its glory? And why is it known as a Strawberry Moon? Here's what you need to know about the phenomenon. First things first – it doesn't mean that the full moon is pink – even if it can sometimes appear that way in the sky. No, the Moon does not become a giant celestial strawberry either. Many cultures have named the full moons across the lunar calendar throughout history, such as the 'Full Wolf Moon' or the 'Full Flower Moon'. The Strawberry Moon, like many of these lunar monikers, comes from Native American culture. In North America, strawberry harvesting traditionally takes place in June, with the indigenous Haida people calling it the Berries Ripen Moon. Many spiritualists and local cultures associate the Strawberry Moon with energy and renewal, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, with the orange and pink-ish Moon also going by: The Rose Moon in European cultures, as it's when the flower blooms on the continent. The Hot Moon as it marks the beginning of the warm summer season. The Budding Moon of Plants and Shrubs is what the indigenous Tlingit peoples call it, as it ushers in plant growth. The Moon When the Ducks Come Back, named by the Lakota people, as ducks return when the pale-coloured Moon shines above. If you want to see the rare Strawberry Moon, you'll need to be out and about at the optimal time and location on Wednesday. The sixth Moon of the year will become visible from around 10.46pm today, June 11, as the Moon rises, although it was already visible last night. Any spot that is away from the light pollution of cities or towns will be good for stargazing and observing the phenomenon. As the Strawberry Moon hangs lower than usual, it is likely to be visible even in London if the night is clear. The Met Office forecast shows that the sky above London should be clear of clouds from about 8pm tonight. The June full moon is the closest to midsummer and also the furthest away from the Sun. More Trending But rather than being red, it will appear orange or slightly rusty red when it's close to the horizon, according to the BBC Sky at Night Magazine. So, to the naked eye, the special moon might not appear any more red than usual, as the nickname comes from its cultural background. The next full moon after the summer equinox will be the Buck Moon in July. Here are all the full moon dates, times and names in the UK this year. January 13 – Wolf Moon February 12 – Snow Moon March 14 – Worm Moon April 13- Pink Moon May 12 – Flower Moon June 11 – Strawberry Moon July 10 – Buck Moon August 9 – Sturgeon Moon September 7 – Corn/Harvest Moon October 7 – Hunter's Moon November 5 – Beaver Moon December 4 – Cold Moon This article was first published on June 3, 2023. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: The Full Moon in Sagittarius brings you a key life lesson — your star sign's tarot horoscope MORE: What is a Strawberry Moon? Best time and how to see full moon in the UK
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
June's full moon is the lowest full moon since 2006. How to see it tonight
The strawberries are ripening, which means it's time for June's "Strawberry Moon," and this one is set be extra special. The moon won't be red in color like it was during the blood moon in March but a gold color. Rather, this full moon coincides with the annual harvest of the favorite berry. June's Strawberry Moon takes its name from seasonal plant growth, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Many ripening strawberries were ready to be harvested around this time in the northeastern United States. This full moon has the distinction of being the lowest in the sky since 2006, an event that won't happen again until 2043. This is due to a phenomenon known as a "major lunar standstill" or "lunistice," a part of a natural cycle that takes place over 18.6 years that subtly changes where the moon rises and sets, according to BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Here's what to know about the full moon in June. It will be on the rise on Wednesday, June 11, at 3:44 a.m. It will be at its fullest at 3:44 a.m. ET, according to NASA. But because it's so early in the day, the best time to view the moon will be June 10, when it rises at sunset, according to LiveScience. While the day is supposed to be rainy, by tonight skies are expected to start clearing in Rhode Island, according to AccuWeather, meaning people will probably be able to see the full moon. The June full moon will be a micromoon, which means it will appear smaller and dimmer than it usually does. That's because the moon is currently at its farthest point point from the Earth. The moon also will appear about 14% smaller and 30% dimmer. The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere. In 2025, it will fall on Friday, June 20. Every 20 years or so, the Strawberry Moon falls on the same day at the summer solstice, according to the Time & Date website. This year, won't be one of those times. According to reports, the Strawberry Moon will coincide with the summer solstice again in 2062. A full moon can be seen clearly with the naked eye. But in a past interview with USA Today Network, Tim Brothers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology technical Instructor and observatory manager, said with any case of stargazing, it's much better if you're using a good telescope or a pair of binoculars. According to Time and Date, they include: Strawberry Moon: June 11, 2025 Buck Moon: July 10, 2025 Sturgeon Moon: Aug. 9, 2025 Corn Moon: Sept. 7, 2025 Harvest Moon: Oct. 6, 2025 In 2025, there will be several supermoons. The next one will be on Oct. 7. USA Today contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: June's full moon is the lowest since 2006. How to see it tonight
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
June's Strawberry full moon is the lowest since 2006. It won't happen again until 2043
The strawberries are ripening, which means it's time for June's "Strawberry Moon," and this one is set be extra special. The moon won't be red in color like it was during the blood moon in March but a gold color. Rather, this full moon coincides with the annual harvest of the favorite berry. June's Strawberry Moon takes its name from seasonal plant growth, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Many ripening strawberries were ready to be harvested around this time in the northeastern United States. This full moon has the distinction of being the lowest in the sky since 2006, an event that won't happen again until 2043. This is due to a phenomenon known as a "major lunar standstill" or "lunistice," a part of a natural cycle that takes place over 18.6 years that subtly changes where the moon rises and sets, according to BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Here's what to know about the full moon in June. It will be on the rise on Wednesday, June 11, at 3:44 a.m. It will be at its fullest at 3:44 a.m. ET, according to NASA. But because it's so early in the day, the best time to view the moon will be June 10, when it rises at sunset, according to LiveScience. While the day is supposed to be rainy, by tonight skies are expected to start clearing in New Hampshire, according to AccuWeather, meaning people will probably be able to see the full moon. The June full moon will be a micromoon, which means it will appear smaller and dimmer than it usually does. That's because the moon is currently at its farthest point point from the Earth. The moon also will appear about 14% smaller and 30% dimmer. The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere. In 2025, it will fall on Friday, June 20. Every 20 years or so, the Strawberry Moon falls on the same day at the summer solstice, according to the Time & Date website. This year, won't be one of those times. According to reports, the Strawberry Moon will coincide with the summer solstice again in 2062. A full moon can be seen clearly with the naked eye. But in a past interview with USA Today Network, Tim Brothers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology technical Instructor and observatory manager, said with any case of stargazing, it's much better if you're using a good telescope or a pair of binoculars. According to Time and Date, they include: Strawberry Moon: June 11, 2025 Buck Moon: July 10, 2025 Sturgeon Moon: Aug. 9, 2025 Corn Moon: Sept. 7, 2025 Harvest Moon: Oct. 6, 2025 In 2025, there will be several supermoons. The next one will be on Oct. 7. USA Today contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: June's full moon be the lowest since 2006. Here's when to look for it
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
June's full moon isn't just pretty, it's rare. One won't happen like it again until 2043
The strawberries are ripening, which means it's time for June's "Strawberry Moon," and this one is set be extra special. The moon won't be red in color like it was during the blood moon in March but a gold color. Rather, this full moon coincides with the annual harvest of the favorite berry. June's Strawberry Moon takes its name from seasonal plant growth, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Many ripening strawberries were ready to be harvested around this time in the northeastern United States. This full moon has the distinction of being the lowest in the sky since 2006, an event that won't happen again until 2043. This is due to a phenomenon known as a "major lunar standstill" or "lunistice," a part of a natural cycle that takes place over 18.6 years that subtly changes where the moon rises and sets, according to BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Here's what to know about the full moon in June. It will be on the rise on Wednesday, June 11, at 3:44 a.m. It will be at its fullest at 3:44 a.m. ET, according to NASA. But because it's so early in the day, the best time to view the moon will be June 10, when it rises at sunset, according to LiveScience. The June full moon will be a micromoon, which means it will appear smaller and dimmer than it usually does. That's because the moon is currently at its farthest point point from the Earth. The moon also will appear about 14% smaller and 30% dimmer. The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere. In 2025, it will fall on Friday, June 20. Every 20 years or so, the Strawberry Moon falls on the same day at the summer solstice, according to the Time & Date website. This year, won't be one of those times. According to reports, the Strawberry Moon will coincide with the summer solstice again in 2062. A full moon can be seen clearly with the naked eye. But in a past interview with USA Today Network, Tim Brothers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology technical Instructor and observatory manager, said with any case of stargazing, it's much better if you're using a good telescope or a pair of binoculars. According to Time and Date, they include: Strawberry Moon: June 11, 2025 Buck Moon: July 10, 2025 Sturgeon Moon: Aug. 9, 2025 Corn Moon: Sept. 7, 2025 Harvest Moon: Oct. 6, 2025 In 2025, there will be several supermoons. The next one will be on Oct. 7. USA Today contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: June full moon 2025: How to see the rare, low-hanging Strawberry moon
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
June's full moon isn't just pretty, it's rare. One like it won't happen again until 2043
The strawberries are ripening, which means it's time for June's "Strawberry Moon," and this one is set be extra special. The moon won't be red in color like it was during the blood moon in March but a gold color. Rather, this full moon coincides with the annual harvest of the favorite berry. June's Strawberry Moon takes its name from seasonal plant growth, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Many ripening strawberries were ready to be harvested around this time in the northeastern United States. This full moon has the distinction of being the lowest in the sky since 2006, an event that won't happen again until 2043. This is due to a phenomenon known as a "major lunar standstill" or "lunistice," a part of a natural cycle that takes place over 18.6 years that subtly changes where the moon rises and sets, according to BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Here's what to know about the full moon in June. It will be on the rise on Wednesday, June 11, at 3:44 a.m. It will be at its fullest at 2:44 a.m. Central time, according to NASA. But the moon will look plenty full June 10, when it rises at sunset, according to LiveScience. The June full moon will be a micromoon, which means it will appear smaller and dimmer than it usually does. That's because the moon is currently at its farthest point point from the Earth. The moon also will appear about 14% smaller and 30% dimmer. The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere. In 2025, it will fall on Friday, June 20. Every 20 years or so, the Strawberry Moon falls on the same day at the summer solstice, according to the Time & Date website. This year won't be one of those times. According to reports, the Strawberry Moon will coincide with the summer solstice again in 2062. A full moon can be seen clearly with the naked eye. But in a past interview with USA Today Network, Tim Brothers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology technical Instructor and observatory manager, said with any case of stargazing, it's much better if you're using a good telescope or a pair of binoculars. According to Time and Date, they include: Strawberry Moon: June 11, 2025 Buck Moon: July 10, 2025 Sturgeon Moon: Aug. 9, 2025 Corn Moon: Sept. 7, 2025 Harvest Moon: Oct. 6, 2025 In 2025, there will be several supermoons. The next one will be on Oct. 7. USA Today contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: When is the Strawberry Moon? How to see June's full moon
