June's Strawberry Moon: The best time to see Spring's last full moon
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — June's full moon doesn't just sport a fruity and cute nickname, it's also the last full moon of spring and the hallmark of summer.
Those hoping to catch the best view of the moon will have to stay up into the wee hours of the morning as the moon will be completely full around 2:44 a.m. CT, Wednesday.
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Don't worry, for those who aren't looking to stay up too late, you can still catch a glimpse of the moon beginning just after sunset.
Viewers can expect to see the moon live up its fruity nickname as it takes on a reddish-pink hue.
The moon's color is this way thanks to its position close to our horizon.
While the reddish-pink hue is an added bonus, the moon's nickname does not actually come from its color, but rather from the Algonquin tribes in North America, who believed the full moon to be the start of the strawberry harvest season, according to NASA.
Its position also makes it the lowest full moon of the next few years, giving us a nice up and close look as it illuminates the night sky.
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Those looking to keep up with moon's phases can do so by checking NASA's Daily Moon Guide.
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