Strawberry Moon set to shine across South African skies
Attention stargazers – the 2025 Strawberry Moon is set to light up the South African night sky this evening, 10 June 2025. It's time to bring out your telescopes and cameras! To make this cosmic event even more special, the full moon will be the largest and lowest as it will ever be for the next 19 years.
The Strawberry Moon will be visible to South Africans on Tuesday, 10 June and Wednesday, 11 June. According to saffarazzi.com, the moon will reach its full phase at 9:43 AM tomorrow. The best time to view the moon will be at about 8:30 pm tonight, 10 June. However, the exact timing and position of the natural phenomenon will vary depending on your location.
Last year, the moon was visible across the country, with many residents taking to social media to show off their stunning pictures.
The Strawberry Moon is believed to have been named by Native American tribes. The name is not due to its pink hue but because the glowing moon signified the start of Strawberry season. The colour is related to how light shines as the moon passes through the thicker part of the atmosphere.
The Strawberry Moon's sighting has coincided with multiple weather warnings across the country. The South African Weather Service issued a warning about the drop in temperatures.
'An extensive and severe winter weather system will have shifted further east over South Africa, affecting the central and eastern provinces. A significant and dramatic drop in daytime temperatures can be expected over all provinces, with the possible exception of Limpopo.'
The weather service urged farmers to implement appropriate measures to prevent stock losses due to exposure to bitter cold and wind. It is expected that Gauteng and parts of Mpumalanga may experience light snowfall today, Tuesday, 10 June.
However, the South African Weather Service will continue to monitor any further developments relating to the expected weather systems. South Africans will be updated as required, regarding all weather conditions as the Strawberry Moon shines tonight.
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