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June full moon: Why is it called the Strawberry Moon? What stargazers should know
June's full "Strawberry Moon" will rise soon. Here's what to know about this month's full moon, including the best time to view it, the origin of its name and more. June's 2025 Strawberry Moon will reach peak illumination on June 11 at 3:44 a.m. The May Flower Moon was at peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. on Monday, May 12. No, there is no supermoon in June. The first supermoon of the year always takes place in the later months, this year in October. The Old Farmer's Almanac says that the 12 full moons each year are named by Native Americans, according to previous reporting by the Hendersonville Times-News. UNC Asheville Associate Professor of Astronomy Britt Lundren reminded readers that, when sharing the titles of the monthly moons, it's important to remember the cultural diversity of tribes in the U.S. "Each tribe has a close relationship with the land, and their moon names will reflect the seasonal changes unique to their environments," Lundren said. June's title of "Strawberry Moon" is derived from seasonal fruits that generally ripen during the month. Alternative names include: Berries Ripen Moon (Haida) Blooming Moon (Anishinaabe) Green Corn Moon (Cherokee) Hoer Moon (Western Abenaki) Birth Moon (Tlingit) Egg Laying Moon and Hatching Moon (Cree) Here's a list of the full moon names, courtesy of the Old Farmer's Almanac: January - Wolf Moon February - Snow Moon March - Worm Moon April - Pink Moon May - Flower Moon June - Strawberry Moon July - Buck Moon August - Sturgeon Moon September - Corn Moon (was Harvest Moon in 2024) October - Hunter Moon November - Beaver Moon December - Cold Moon Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at iseaton@ This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: When is the next full moon? June's Strawberry Moon will rise soon
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27-05-2025
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Hendersonville man in coma but stable after Memorial Day weekend crash in Mills River
A Hendersonville man is in a coma after a serious highway crash May 25 in Mills River. Samuel Mullenax, 31, of Hendersonville, was in stable condition as of May 26. He was driving a Ford Explorer on North Carolina Highway 280 Sunday night when he collided with an empty gasoline tanker truck whose driver had made an improper left turn out of a driveway, North Carolina State Highway Patrol Sgt. Cory Hipp told the Times-News. Hipp said that doctors at Mission Hospital, where Mullenax is being treated, told the Highway Patrol that he was 'placed in a coma, basically, because he's in and out of surgery so much,' but that he would make a full recovery. 'We don't believe impairment was a factor,' he added. He said this type of crash, involving a driver making a left turn onto a highway, is 'one of the more prevalent crashes that we see on a five-lane highway." NC 280 was choked down to one lane in each direction near the site of the accident, near Gash Road, for around three hours afterward, Hipp said. Traffic from vacation travel tends to contribute to higher rates of crashes over holiday weekends, he said, but this crash was between two local drivers at 9:41 p.m., when the roads were relatively clear. 'I'm not sure that anything would have happened' differently even if the truck had been full of gasoline, because the crash 'didn't penetrate the tanker,' he said. The driver of the tanker truck, Stephen Neill, 30, of Hendersonville, did not suffer any injuries and was charged with failure to yield. More: Weather in Asheville, Western NC: Flood risks? More: 'A debt that cannot be repaid:' Fallen service members honored at Memorial Day ceremony George Fabe Russell is the Henderson County Reporter for the Hendersonville Times-News. Tips, questions, comments? Email him at GFRussell@ This article originally appeared on Hendersonville Times-News: Outlook good for Hendersonville man in collision with semi truck
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01-04-2025
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City launches bounty program for community members to fight off local invader — here's what's happening
The city of Hendersonville, North Carolina, is helping homeowners with a tree replacement program, the Hendersonville Times-News reported. The goal is to rid the city of an increasingly invasive and harmful species: the Bradford pear tree. These trees are known to spread their seeds far and wide and invade natural spaces. The Hendersonville Tree Board and North Carolina State University are sponsoring the Bradford Pear Bounty together. This rewards owners for removing the trees by offering up native species to plant in their yards for free. To qualify, citizens must live within the city limits of Hendersonville and register on the Bradford Pear Bounty website. Those interested can then find a list of tree-care service providers with discounts for tree removal and maintenance. Citizens who want to participate must show proof of the removal with a photo or document that a tree was treated with herbicide. This proof can be shown to officials in person at the City of Hendersonville Operations Center on April 12 from 9-11 a.m. Only 200 trees are being offered for replacement, so registration is required, and early arrival is encouraged. Similar events are also taking place in Wilkesboro and Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on March 29 and April 5, respectively. Many homeowners associations have discouraged landscapers from planting native species in the name of beautifying new neighborhoods or trying to create uniform landscapes around curated communities. This encourages invasive species to thrive and deters local wildlife and pollinators. For homeowners, invasive species also become a financial problem and recurring threat to other plants in your garden, as they up your required maintenance. If you are working on rewilding your yard or looking to plant for the first time, it's important to choose native species to better your environment and find a high success rate. Native species are already more likely to thrive in your area's temperatures, elevation, soil, and wildlife. By installing a native plant lawn, you'll save money on water and yard maintenance, as native plants conserve water and require fewer pesticides and fertilizers. To look up plants that are native to your area, you can search via the National Wildlife Federation. You can also approach the owners of your local nursery for guidance. Should homeowners associations be able to determine what you grow in your garden? Yes Only if it impacts your neighbors Depends on what you're growing Heck no Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
