Upcoming Strawberry Moon Set to Illuminates Night Sky
Get ready for the Strawberry Moon, set to peak at 3:44 a.m. EDT on Wednesday. This spectacular full moon, as noted by the Old Farmer’s Almanac, will light up the night but will not exhibit any distinct coloration tied to its name. Unlike the vibrant cherry reds associated with strawberries, the full moon will appear similar to any other, possibly taking on a yellow-orange hue due to atmospheric scattering.
While the Strawberry Moon won’t qualify as a supermoon, viewers may perceive it as larger due to an optical illusion called the “moon illusion,” which tricks the brain into thinking the moon is bigger near the horizon.
The nickname “Strawberry Moon” has Native American roots; Algonquian tribes in the Northeast, along with the Ojibwe and Lakota, marked this time by the ripening of June-bearing strawberries. Other names like the "Blooming Moon" and "Egg Laying Moon" highlight themes of rebirth and abundance.
This celestial event serves as the last full moon before the summer solstice on June 20, which signals the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
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