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Why It’s Called the Strawberry Moon
With the summer solstice already having taken place on June 21, the Strawberry Moon serves as the first full moon of astronomical summer, adding even more seasonal significance to June's lunar display.
Despite its fruity name, the Strawberry Moon is not linked to color but rather to seasonal timing. The name is commonly attributed to Algonquin-speaking peoples, who used lunar cycles to track natural events like picking strawberries in early summer. In Europe, it was sometimes called the Honey Moon, Rose Moon or Mead Moon, reflecting similar seasonal harvest events and blooming flowers. These traditional names illustrate how cultures throughout history have used the Moon's cycles to mark seasonal changes and important moments in everyday life.
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The Strawberry Moon will reach its peak during the evening at 7:57 p.m. EDT (2357 GMT) on June 29. Observers in North America will have the best viewing opportunity shortly after sunset, when the moon appears largest near the horizon is an optical effect known as the 'moon illusion'. The warm tones will also be most noticeable early on as its moonlight passes through the thicker layers of Earth’s atmosphere.This year's Strawberry Moon also happens to be a micromoon, meaning the full moon occurs when the Moon is near apogee—the farthest point in its orbit from Earth. As a result, it will appear slightly smaller and dimmer than an average full moon, but will still be a great sight to glimpse on a clear night.
How to Photograph the Strawberry Moon
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As the Moon rises, keep an eye out for Antares, the bright red heart of Scorpius or the Teapot asterism in the constellation Sagittarius. The collection of stars can guide your eyes towards the heart of the Milky Way—making the season's first full moon the perfect backdrop for a memorable night of stargazing.
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