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When is the July full moon 2025? How to see it and what makes it special
The full Buck Moon will be on the rise next month, following up on the display of June's Strawberry Moon. The Buck Moon, a Native American term, is called as such because "the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time," according to the Farmer's Almanac. "Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year, producing a larger and more impressive set as the years go by." Here's what to know. It will rise on July 10, 2025, according to the Farmer's Almanac. When the sun goes down that day, stargazers can look towards the southeast to see the full moon. According to the Farmer's Almanac, they include: Feather Moulting Moon (Cree) Salmon Moon, (Tlingit) Berry Moon (Anishinaabe) When the Chokecherries are Ripe (Dakota) Month of the Ripe Corn Moon (Cherokee) Raspberry Moon (Algonquin, Ojibwe) Thunder Moon (Western Abenaki) Halfway Summer Moon (Anishinaabe) 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: Sturgeon Moon: Aug. 9, 2025 Corn Moon: Sept. 7, 2025 Harvest Moon: Oct. 6, 2025 Beaver Moon: Nov. 5, 2025 Cold Moon: Dec. 4, 2025 This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: When is the next full moon? Here's when to look for July's Buck Moon
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13-06-2025
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The famously unpredictable Bootids meteor shower is coming in June. Here's how to see it
Another meteor shower is on the horizon, starting later this month and lasting until the beginning of July. What's known as the Bootid meteor shower will soon occur. It happens every year at the same time. These meteors originate from from a comet called 7P/Pons-Winnecke, according to the Star Walk website. The Bootids are known for "unpredictable outbursts," according to National Geographic. So while they are generally a weaker shower, sometimes you get an outburst of shooting stars that makes the waiting worth it. "It showed unusual activity in 1998 (50-100 meteors per hour) and 2004 (20-50 meteors per hour). Another outburst was expected in 2010, but the shower produced less than ten meteors per hour," Star Walk said. Helping the show this year, the moon will be a waxing crescent, minimizing light interference at the peak. Here's what to know. The shower will be active from June 22 - July 2. The peak of this meteor shower will occur overnight from June 26-27, according to Star Walk. To find it, look for the constellation Bootes, also known as "The Herdsman" or "The Plowman," that the show is named after. It should be visible high in the western sky. In a past interview with USA Today Network, Tim Brothers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology technical instructor and observatory manager, told Wicked Local that seeing meteor showers is possible with the naked eye, but with any case of stargazing, it's much better if you're using a good telescope or a pair of binoculars. Meteors are essentially pieces of space rock, which are chunks of big comets, according to Meteor showers are "basically debris from the tails of comets," Richard Binzel, an MIT planetary sciences professor, told Wicked Local in a past interview. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Bootids meteor shower 2025: How to watch 'unpredictable' June show
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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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
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10-06-2025
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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
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10-06-2025
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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
