Why Strawberry Moon is so rare
The full moon on June 10th will be as large and low in the sky as it was until 2043.
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June welcomes the rare strawberry month.
Ichigoumon will peak at 3:44am ET on Wednesday, June 11th, NASA said. However, according to LivesCience, the moon will be fascinated by any evening of Tuesday, June 10th.
In areas where weather permits, the moon will appear to be in a red or orange shade.
The moon will be full, but it may seem 14% smaller and 30% dimmer. This is a phenomenon known as micromone. According to NASA, this occurs when the object is at the farthest point from Earth.
According to Almanac, the name “Strawberry Moon” comes from the Native American Argonchia tribe who lived in the northwest of the United States. The Ojibwe, Dakota and Lakota tribes also used their names, marking wild strawberries in June.
There’s everything you need to know about this unusual month.
When is the full moon in June?
The full moon will peak at 3:44am ET on Wednesday, June 11th.
When is the best time to watch Strawberry Moon?
According to a previous report from USA Today, the month peaks during the day, so it’s the evening before Tuesday, June 10th.
Will it be cloudy on June 10th?
According to the National Weather Service, parts of the United States are expected to have clouds on Tuesday, June 10th, but the majority of the country is projected to have clear skies.
What is the best place to see Strawberry Moon?
The strawberry moon is lower in the sky, so it’s best to go to a place where you can see the eastern horizon at a low angle.
The moon becomes one of the lowest in the sky, and the moonlight reflects the Earth’s atmosphere and gives it a yellow or orange tint.
What is the difference between a normal full moon and a micromoon?
When will the next full moon be?
The following date lists the rest of the Full Moon expected for 2025.
- July 10th– Back Moon
- August 9th– Sturgeon Moon
- September 7th– Harvest the moon
- October 6th– Hunter’s Moon
- November 5th– Beaver Moon
- December 4th– Cold Moon
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