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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
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10-06-2025
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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
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Travel + Leisure
30-05-2025
- General
- Travel + Leisure
These 3 European Cities Are Tied for the Longest Daylight Hours in June
Ever wish your vacation days could last just a little longer? Then you may want to book your next getaway to a spot with 24-hour sunshine. In May, Monteriver, a river tour company, released its findings of a new study analyzing the European cities with the longest daylight hours in June. To find out which spots have the longest days, it analyzed data from Astropixels and Time&Date. It found that three destinations experience 24-hour daylight in June: Murmansk in Russia, Bodø in Norway, and Rovaniemi in Finland. This natural phenomenon is known as the "Midnight Sun" and occurs in regions north of the Arctic Circle each summer, where the sun never dips below the horizon line. As explains, it's caused by the "Earth's axial tilt as the planet orbits the sun." This tilt, it says, "causes one hemisphere to be angled toward the sun and the other away from it, and it is why there are opposite seasons in the Northern and Southern hemispheres." During the June solstice, the North Pole is tilted toward the sun. "From the northern polar region, the sun never appears to set below the horizon. This is when the northern polar region experiences the midnight sun and the southern polar region experiences 24 hours of darkness, known as the polar night," adds. And while, yes, it can be a bit disorienting for those not used to it, it's also a major tourism draw for those looking to squeeze every last drop out of a summer adventure. In Bodø, Norway, that extra light means more time exploring some of Scandinavia's most dramatic natural spaces. Travelers here can also go on a short drive to Saltstraumen to view the world's strongest tidal current. Travelers can also hike the Børvasstindan mountains for spectacular views or simply bask in the sun at 3 a.m. just because they can. In Rovaniemi, Finland, also known as the official hometown of Santa Claus, travelers can bike through its forest trails, go foraging for wild berries, or hang out by the serene Kemijoki River. Locals also love a good sauna followed by refreshing dips in cool water, and welcome guests to try it out for themselves, too. It's worth noting that Murmansk, Russia, the largest city located entirely within the Arctic Circle, also experiences 24-hour sun; however, the U.S. Department of State has all of Russia under a level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory, making travel here impractical and potentially dangerous, for now. And while they don't experience that same round-the-clock sun, hot spots like Reykjavik, Iceland, also made the list, with 21 hours and eight minutes of sun, along with Helsinki at 18 hours and 55 minutes, and Oslo closely behind at 18 hours and 49 minutes. On the flip side, sun-soaked southern favorites like Athens and Madrid, despite being well-known for their summer heat, ranked as the last two on the list, as Madrid receives just over 15 hours of daylight and Athens receives just 14 hours and 48 minutes of daylight.
