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When will the Strawberry Moon light up Michigan skies? How to glimpse full moon
It's June in Michigan and the Strawberry Moon will soon arrive, set to symbolize the season's early fruit harvests. Look up June 11 to catch a glimpse of the Strawberry Moon lighting up Michigan skies. Here's what to know about the Strawberry Moon. The name Strawberry Moon comes from June-bearing strawberries ripening during this season, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The Strawberry Moon, June's full moon, will reach peak illumination June 11. The previous full moon was May's Flower Moon. The moon is currently in its waxing crescent phase, at 42% illumination, according to The moon's phases in June 2025 are: New Moon: May 27 First Quarter: June 3 Full Moon: June 11 Last Quarter: June 18 New Moon: June 25 Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so keep an eye on the weather forecast. The full moon will peak in the afternoon at 3:44 p.m. and appear full that night. The average distance between the Earth and the moon is 238,855 miles. At its farthest from the Earth, the moon is about 252,088 miles away and astronomers say it's at apogee. When the moon is at perigee, it's 225,623 miles away. No, the Strawberry Moon is not a supermoon. You may have noticed the moon will occasionally take on a dramatic shade of orange or red in the night sky. That's because of how sunlight strikes the moon's surface after passing through the atmosphere. When the moon moves into the inner part of Earth's shadow, or umbra, according to NASA, some of the sunlight entering Earth's skies scatters before reaching the moon's surface. Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blues and violets, scatter more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, which include red and orange. Here are all the full moons of 2025: More: Planning a beach trip? These 10 Michigan beaches are worth checking out Wolf Moon: January Snow Moon: February Worm Moon: March Pink Moon: April Flower Moon: May Strawberry Moon: June Buck Moon: July Sturgeon Moon: August Corn Moon: September Harvest Moon: October Beaver Moon: November Cold Moon: December The Buck Moon will peak July 11, 2025. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: When to catch Strawberry Moon illuminating Michigan skies
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Why is it called Strawberry Moon? How to glimpse June's full moon in Michigan
June is nearly here and the Strawberry Moon is on its way, set to symbolize the season's early fruit harvests. Look up June 11 to catch a glimpse of the Strawberry Moon lighting up Michigan skies. Here's what to know about the Strawberry Moon. No, the Strawberry Moon is not a supermoon. The Strawberry Moon, June's full moon, will reach peak illumination June 11. The previous full moon was May's Flower Moon. The name Strawberry Moon comes from June-bearing strawberries ripening during this season, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The moon is currently in its new moon phase, at 0% illumination, according to The moon's phases in June 2025 are: New Moon: May 27 First Quarter: June 3 Full Moon: June 11 Last Quarter: June 18 New Moon: June 25 Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so keep an eye on the weather forecast. The full moon will peak in the afternoon at 3:44 p.m. and appear full that night. The average distance between the Earth and the moon is 238,855 miles. At its farthest from the Earth, the moon is about 252,088 miles away and astronomers say it's at apogee. When the moon is at perigee, it's 225,623 miles away. You may have noticed the moon will occasionally take on a dramatic shade of orange or red in the night sky. That's because of how sunlight strikes the moon's surface after passing through the atmosphere. When the moon moves into the inner part of Earth's shadow, or umbra, according to NASA, some of the sunlight entering Earth's skies scatters before reaching the moon's surface. Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blues and violets, scatter more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, which include red and orange. Here are all the full moons of 2025: More: Michigan lays claim to oldest rocks in US. Where you can find 3.6 billion-year-old stone Wolf Moon: January Snow Moon: February Worm Moon: March Pink Moon: April Flower Moon: May Strawberry Moon: June Buck Moon: July Sturgeon Moon: August Corn Moon: September Harvest Moon: October Beaver Moon: November Cold Moon: December The Buck Moon will peak July 11, 2025. Those who live in the northern hemisphere, which includes the entire continental United States, could have spectacular views of the Milky Way on clear nights with a new moon. Typically, the sky is darkest between about midnight and 5 a.m., according to Capture the Atlas. Stargazers can observe the Milky Way galaxy by looking for the "Summer Triangle," "a shape formed by three bright stars" that spans across the Milky Way, according to In the northern hemisphere, the Milky Way rises in the southeast, travels across the southern sky and sets in the southwest, according to DarkSky International maintains a website that lists all designated dark sky communities around the world, including 159 locations in the U.S. and multiple sites in Michigan. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: When to view Strawberry Moon. 10 things about moon, night sky
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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When's the next full moon? What to know as the Flower Moon wanes
May's Flower Moon is waning, but the next moon, the Strawberry Moon, is coming in mid-June, symbolizing the season's early fruit harvests. Look up June 11 to catch a glimpse of the Strawberry Moon lighting up Michigan skies. Here's what to know about the Strawberry Moon. The Strawberry Moon, June's full moon, will reach peak illumination June 11. The previous full moon was May's Flower Moon. The moon is currently in its waning gibbous phase, at 97% illumination, according to The moon's phases in June 2025 are: New Moon: May 27 First Quarter: June 3 Full Moon: June 11 Last Quarter: June 18 New Moon: June 25 Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so keep an eye on the weather forecast. The full moon will peak in the afternoon at 3:44 p.m. and appear full that night. The name Strawberry Moon comes from June-bearing strawberries ripening during this season, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The average distance between the Earth and the moon is 238,855 miles. At its farthest from the Earth, the moon is about 252,088 miles away and astronomers say it's at apogee. When the moon is at perigee, it's 225,623 miles away. You may have noticed the moon will occasionally take on a dramatic shade of orange or red in the night sky. That's because of how sunlight strikes the moon's surface after passing through the atmosphere. When the moon moves into the inner part of Earth's shadow, or umbra, according to NASA, some of the sunlight entering Earth's skies scatters before reaching the moon's surface. Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blues and violets, scatter more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, which include red and orange. No, the Strawberry Moon is not a supermoon. Here are all the full moons of 2025: More: A 17-year cicada brood is set to emerge. Will Michigan hear the big-eyed insects? Wolf Moon: January Snow Moon: February Worm Moon: March Pink Moon: April Flower Moon: May Strawberry Moon: June Buck Moon: July Sturgeon Moon: August Corn Moon: September Harvest Moon: October Beaver Moon: November Cold Moon: December The Buck Moon will peak July 11, 2025. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan Strawberry Moon to rise in June. When to see it
USA Today
18-05-2025
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Best stargazing spectacles of summer 2025: Full moons, meteor showers and eclipses
Best stargazing spectacles of summer 2025: Full moons, meteor showers and eclipses Show Caption Hide Caption Astronomy events to mark on your May calendar One of the most exciting stargazing events for the month of May include the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, which will peak on May 5-6. Meteor showers, a total lunar eclipse and Northern Lights displays have already dazzled across the sky so far this year, with May treating stargazers to the Eta Aquarids "shooting stars," a Venus-Saturn alignment and a glowing full moon. As the weather continues to heat up and attention turns toward summer, astrology enthusiasts have a lot to prepare for. Eclipses and more meteor showers are among the many space phenomena we can expect to see in the coming months, along with classic full moons and the chance to spot at least one planet glowing extra bright. Here are a few of the biggest astronomical events to keep an eye out for in the coming summer months. New moons The new moons of summer 2025 will occur on: June 25, July 24, Aug. 23 and Sept. 21. June 11: Full Strawberry Moon June's full moon is often known as the Strawberry Moon, not because the moon itself takes on a red hue (though it can), but rather because some Native American tribes associated it with the time of berry harvest in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. June 21: June Solstice The June solstice occurs when the sun travels along its northernmost path in the sky, creating the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day in the Southern Hemisphere, according to the Farmer's Almanac. In the Northern Hemisphere, this marks the beginning of summer, while it marks the beginning of winter in the Southern. It can occur from June 20-22 and the moment of the sun's peak northern position is expected to happen on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 02:42 UTC. Try to spot Mercury Mercury is small and close to the sun, making it difficult to spot with the naked eye on most days. On July 4, however, it will be at its greatest elongation east, meaning it will appear its furthest distance from the sun in the evening sky and therefore will be easier to spot, according to Time and Date. If you're more of a morning person, you'll get another chance on Aug. 19, when Mercury is at its greatest elongation west, meaning it will appear at its furthest distance from the sun in the morning sky. July 10: Buck Moon July's full moon is commonly called the "Buck Moon" again to signify a natural phenomenon that occurs around that time. Deer bucks shed their antlers to grow new ones seasonally; early June is roughly the time during which their new antlers begin regrowing from their heads, according to Time and Date. August 9: Sturgeon Moon August's full moon is often called the "Sturgeon Moon," again deriving its name from Native tribes who found an abundance of giant lake sturgeon ready to catch in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain in the later summer months, according to the Farmer's Almanac. August 12-13: Perseid Meteors shower The Perseid meteors, the product of space debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle falling to Earth, can be seen as "shooting stars" periodically between July 17 and Aug. 24. However, the meteor activity is supposed to peak between Aug. 12 and 13, creating one of the most vibrant meteor showers of the year, according to Time and Date. Sept. 7-8: Total Lunar Eclipse A total lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes between the sun and moon, blocking the sun's light and casting a shadow on the moon, creating a reddish glow. Unfortunately for U.S. stargazers, totality this time around will only be visible from Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe. However, some people in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America and South America will be able to see at least some of the event, according to Time and Date. Sept. 7: Corn Moon The September full moon is generally called the "Corn Moon," as some Native American tribes traditionally harvested corn during this time, according to the Farmer's Almanac. Sept. 21: Partial Solar Eclipse A partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the sun and Earth, only partially covering the sun's disk and often creating a crescent or "bite" illusion. Unfortunately for Americans, this partial solar eclipse will only be viewable in New Zealand, Australia, various Pacific islands and parts of Antarctica, according to Time and Date. Also Sept. 21: Try to spot Saturn Americans may not get a chance to see the Sept. 21 eclipse, but they may be able to spot Saturn. Saturn will be in opposition on that date, meaning the Earth, Saturn and Sun align, giving us the closest view of the ringed planet. It will then be visible from sunrise until sunset and be most visible from this point through October, according to the Farmer's Almanac. Sept. 22: September/Fall/Autumnal Equinox The September equinox, also known as the Autumnal or Fall equinox, occurs when the sun crosses the celestial equator from north to south. It signals the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and Spring in the Southern Hemisphere, according to Time and Date.
USA Today
12-05-2025
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What time is the full moon tonight? See peak times and cloud forecast for 'Flower Moon'
What time is the full moon tonight? See peak times and cloud forecast for 'Flower Moon' Show Caption Hide Caption Top astronomy events for May 2025 This May brings us a meteor shower visible around the world and a planetary alignment with our moon. April showers bring May flowers, but this month's full moon is called the Flower Moon, and here's everything you should know about it before it blossoms into the night sky. On Monday, May 12, people will be able to see the full moon, although it might appear slightly smaller than usual, a phenomenon known as a micromoon. According to NASA, this occurs when the celestial body is at its farthest point from Earth, about 251,000 miles away. What time can I see the micromoon? The Flower Moon will be at its peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. EDT, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Will it be cloudy Monday night? Most of the country will have clear skies Monday afternoon except for the Southeast, West and Northwest when the moon is at its peak, according to the National Weather Service. Why is it called a Flower Moon? May's full moon is called many things, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, as the warmer weather makes a return across North America: Corn, or Corn Planting Moon Flower Moon Milk Moon Hare's Moon Vesak, Buddha Jayanti, or Buddha Purnima What's the difference between a regular full moon and a micromoon? When is the next full moon? The following dates list out the rest of the full moons in 2025: June 11 - Strawberry Moon - Strawberry Moon July 10 - Buck Moon - Buck Moon Aug. 9 - Sturgeon Moon - Sturgeon Moon Sept. 7 - Harvest Moon - Harvest Moon Oct. 6 - Hunter's Moon - Hunter's Moon Nov. 5 - Beaver Moon - Beaver Moon Dec. 4- Cold Moon Contributing: Doyle Rice, USA TODAY; Paris Barraza, Palm Springs Desert Sun
