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2 days ago
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June 2025 full moon: It's been years since you've seen one that looks like this
June 2025's full moon is coming to a sky near you in the early morning hours of June 11. And while all June full moons ride low in the sky, spring's final full moon this year will be the lowest full moon in almost 20 years. The strawberry moon will rise on the evening of Tuesday, June 10, and will shine into Wednesday morning, a "sight that can be seen around the world," said Brian Lada, an AccuWeather meteorologist. June's full moon is called the strawberry moon because it signaled to some Native American tribes that it was the time of year to gather ripening wild strawberries, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Notably, this year's strawberry moon could actually have a reddish glow, due to how low it will sit in the sky and the haze from wildfires. June's full moon will reach peak illumination on June 11, 2025, at 3:44 a.m. ET, the Almanac said. But it will look plenty full as it rises the evening before, June 10. The strawberry moon is the most colorful of the year because it takes a low, shallow path across the sky, said Bob Bonadurer, director of the Milwaukee Public Museum's planetarium. The June full moon's arc across the sky means moonlight must travel through more of the Earth's atmosphere, which can give it a colorful tint. "So there's a chance it will actually look a little bit reddish or pink, and, and so that may also be part of the origin of the name," Chris Palma, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Penn State University, told AccuWeather. Smoke in the atmosphere from Canadian wildfires could also act to create a colorful moon. According to EarthSky, the moon will the lowest in the sky that it's been since 2006. "That's because we're in the midst of a major lunar standstill," which has to do with the moon's orbit around the Earth. "It's all about the inclination of the moon's orbit, which undergoes an 18.6-year cycle," noted EarthSky's John Jardine Goss. "The cycle happens because the moon's orbit is being slowly dragged around – mostly due to the pull of the sun – every 18.6 years." This year's major lunar standstill culminated in January 2025. And we're still close enough to it that the standstill is affecting the path of this June full moon, EarthSky said. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: A notable June 2025 Strawberry full moon visible on June 11
USA Today
2 days ago
- Science
- USA Today
June 2025 full moon: It's been years since you've seen one that looks like this
June 2025 full moon: It's been years since you've seen one that looks like this June's full moon, known as the strawberry moon, will rise on the evening of Tuesday, June 10. It will appear extraordinarily low in the sky. Show Caption Hide Caption Astronomy events to look out for the month of June Professor Chris Palma shares the top astronomy events to watch this June, from the Strawberry Moon to the summer solstice. June 2025's full moon is coming to a sky near you in the early morning hours of June 11. And while all June full moons ride low in the sky, spring's final full moon this year will be the lowest full moon in almost 20 years. The strawberry moon will rise on the evening of Tuesday, June 10, and will shine into Wednesday morning, a "sight that can be seen around the world," said Brian Lada, an AccuWeather meteorologist. June's full moon is called the strawberry moon because it signaled to some Native American tribes that it was the time of year to gather ripening wild strawberries, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Notably, this year's strawberry moon could actually have a reddish glow, due to how low it will sit in the sky and the haze from wildfires. When is the full strawberry moon? June's full moon will reach peak illumination on June 11, 2025, at 3:44 a.m. ET, the Almanac said. But it will look plenty full as it rises the evening before, June 10. Why could it be colorful? The strawberry moon is the most colorful of the year because it takes a low, shallow path across the sky, said Bob Bonadurer, director of the Milwaukee Public Museum's planetarium. The June full moon's arc across the sky means moonlight must travel through more of the Earth's atmosphere, which can give it a colorful tint. "So there's a chance it will actually look a little bit reddish or pink, and, and so that may also be part of the origin of the name," Chris Palma, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Penn State University, told AccuWeather. Smoke in the atmosphere from Canadian wildfires could also act to create a colorful moon. Why so low in the sky this year? Blame the 'major lunar standstill' According to EarthSky, the moon will the lowest in the sky that it's been since 2006. "That's because we're in the midst of a major lunar standstill," which has to do with the moon's orbit around the Earth. "It's all about the inclination of the moon's orbit, which undergoes an 18.6-year cycle," noted EarthSky's John Jardine Goss. "The cycle happens because the moon's orbit is being slowly dragged around – mostly due to the pull of the sun – every 18.6 years." This year's major lunar standstill culminated in January 2025. And we're still close enough to it that the standstill is affecting the path of this June full moon, EarthSky said.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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What's Delaware's summer forecast? Here's what AccuWeather and Old Farmer's Almanac say
Two heavy hitters in the weather forecasting business have weighed in with their summer predictions: AccuWeather and The Old Farmer's Almanac. One is predicting slightly higher temperatures but near average rainfall for Delaware, while the other is forecasting warmer and drier weather compared with the averages. AccuWeather unveiled its summer forecast April 30, in a report by Brian Lada, meteorologist and senior content editor. Founded in 1962, AccuWeather has more than 100 meteorologists using more than 190 forecast models serving 100 TV stations, over 400 radio stations and 700 newspapers. In the Mid-Atlantic corridor along the East Coast, including Delaware, AccuWeather is predicting temperatures to be one to two degrees above average with precipitation between 75% and 124% of average. Here is AccuWeather's forecast for the number of 90-degree days this summer in the major cities near Delaware: Philadelphia 2025 forecast: 25-30 days 30-year historical average: 30 days 2024 total: 32 days Washington, D.C. 2025 forecast: 35-40 days 30-year historical average: 40 days 2024 total: 48 days More summer season news: Changes on Rehoboth Beach boardwalk. Ryan's Beach Shop closes; Zelky's expanding Temperatures as a whole in the U.S. from June through August will be above the historical average, but the worst of the heat will be in the northern Rockies and across the Plains, according to AccuWeather's team of long-range forecasters, led by senior meteorologist Paul Pastelok. 'In the Northeast and across the Appalachians, the season will be full of ups and downs as heat waves are broken up by showers and thunderstorms. The tradeoff will be higher humidity,' AccuWeather reported. Areas of the East that avoid the worst of the heat may see more showers and thunderstorms, including the chance of severe weather. "The Gulf is warm and will lead to intense severe weather events into summer," Pastelok said, predicting that storms could be more frequent in June and July than in August. As far as hurricanes, AccuWeather is predicting 13 to 18 named storms, seven to 10 hurricanes and three to six hurricanes with direct U.S. impacts during the Atlantic hurricane season. The 30-year historical averages are 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and four with direct U.S. impacts. In 2024, there were 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes and six that hit the U.S. Since 1792, The Old Farmer's Almanac has offered long-range weather forecasts to help readers schedule their planting and harvesting. The almanac forecasts weather 'over a period of time, such as a seasonal outlook, not for a specific day,' according to the almanac's website. Predictions are based on solar science, climatology and meteorology. Temperature and precipitation levels are compared to historical averages. All of Delaware is in the almanac's 'Atlantic corridor' region, which runs along the East Coast from Virginia to Massachusetts including Richmond, Washington, Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia, New York City, Hartford, Providence and Boston. For our region, 'summer will be warmer and drier than normal, with the hottest periods in mid-June and from mid-July to early August,' the almanac reports. 'Watch for a tropical storm in the far south in mid-July.' The far south of the Atlantic corridor is eastern Virginia and southern Maryland, including the southern end of the Delmarva Peninsula. Entertainment ideas: 11 unfiltered Delaware concerts on tap for May 2025 Last summer was the fourth hottest in recorded history in the U.S., with a nationwide average temperature of 73.8 degrees, which is 2.5 degrees above normal. It was also Earth's hottest summer since global records began in 1880, edging the mark set in 2023, The Old Farmer's Almanac reported. 'The summer of 2025 is shaping up to be just as intense,' the almanac said. 'Expect hotter-than-normal temperatures across most of the U.S., except for the Northwest and southern Florida.' However, summer rainfall isn't expected to show extreme deviations: 'Rainfall across most of the country will range from near to slightly below normal, particularly in the western half,' the almanac reported. For Delaware and the Atlantic corridor, June temperatures will be 1 degree below average, with precipitation 2 inches below average, the almanac predicted. July temperatures will be 3 degrees above average, with average precipitation. August temperature will be 4 degrees above average, with precipitation 2 inches below average. Here are the average temperatures and precipitation in Wilmington according to the U.S. Climate Data website: June high, 82 degrees; low, 63 degrees; precipitation, 3.88 inches July high, 86 degrees; low, 68 degrees; precipitation, 4.57 inches August high, 84 degrees; low, 66 degrees; precipitation. 3.25 inches Were you displaced by Hurricane Katrina? The USA TODAY Network is chronicling the lingering impact of the catastrophic storm and the resilience of the people involved. If you are an evacuee who rebuilt your life here, we want to hear from you. Please see the form here: Reach reporter Ben Mace at rmace@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware summer forecast: AccuWeather vs. The Old Farmer's Almanac
Yahoo
19-04-2025
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Where in Texas will you be able to see the Lyrid meteor shower?
(NEXSTAR) — Residents of North America are in for a treat as the annual Lyrid meteor shower has returned, giving stargazers a chance to see shooting stars across the night sky. The Lyrid meteor shower—also known as the April Lyrids—is an annual meteor shower that typically occurs between April 15 and 29. According to AccuWeather, the shower's peak is set to occur this Monday night, April 21, into early Tuesday morning. 'If you're lucky enough to be in an area with a clear sky and little to no light pollution, you could see up to 20 shooting stars per hour during the peak,' says AccuWeather Meteorologist and Astronomy Expert Brian Lada. But where exactly are the best viewing areas? AccuWeather states that for the best view possible, you should head for the Pacific coast. The 'best' and 'worst' Texas cities for Easter celebrations, data shows 'The best places to witness the Lyrid meteor shower will be across the western U.S., parts of the Southwest, central Texas and in a pocket of the Midwest, including areas west and south of Chicago,' explains Lada. Check out the map below to see how the viewing conditions will be in your area: Residents of the Atlantic coast won't be as lucky. AccuWeather is forecasting a storm to move across the eastern half of North America that will spread clouds across most of the East Coast, making the chances of gettign a clear view of the shower very difficult. Luckily, the next meteor shower isn't too far away as the Eta Aquarids are set to peak on the night of May 5-6. The meteor shower is best seen from south of the equator, but onlookers across North America may still see 10 to 30 per hour, according to the American Meteor Society. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-04-2025
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Where in the US will you be able to see the Lyrid meteor shower?
(NEXSTAR) — Residents of North America are in for a treat as the annual Lyrid meteor shower has returned, giving stargazers a chance to see shooting stars across the night sky. The Lyrid meteor shower—also known as the April Lyrids—is an annual meteor shower that typically occurs between April 15 and 29. According to AccuWeather, the shower's peak is set to occur this Monday night, April 21, into early Tuesday morning. 'If you're lucky enough to be in an area with a clear sky and little to no light pollution, you could see up to 20 shooting stars per hour during the peak,' says AccuWeather Meteorologist and Astronomy Expert Brian Lada. But where exactly are the best viewing areas? AccuWeather states that for the best view possible, you should head for the Pacific coast. The 'best' and 'worst' Texas cities for Easter celebrations, data shows 'The best places to witness the Lyrid meteor shower will be across the western U.S., parts of the Southwest, central Texas and in a pocket of the Midwest, including areas west and south of Chicago,' explains Lada. Check out the map below to see how the viewing conditions will be in your area: Residents of the Atlantic coast won't be as lucky. AccuWeather is forecasting a storm to move across the eastern half of North America that will spread clouds across most of the East Coast, making the chances of gettign a clear view of the shower very difficult. Luckily, the next meteor shower isn't too far away as the Eta Aquarids are set to peak on the night of May 5-6. The meteor shower is best seen from south of the equator, but onlookers across North America may still see 10 to 30 per hour, according to the American Meteor Society. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
