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How You Can See the Strawberry Moon, the Lowest Full Moon 19 Years
Originally appeared on E! Online
It's a bird, it's a it's a Strawberry Moon!
This month's full moon is set to make its annual appearance overnight on June 10 to 11 and, while it always makes for a spectacular sight, this year's Strawberry Moon will be especially wonderous, as it will be the lowest full moon in nearly 20 years.
The reason for this year's Strawberry Moon's exceptionally low peak—as seen over the eastern horizon from the Northern Hemisphere—is explained by its proximity to January 2025's Major Lunar Standstill, per Indeed, according to the outlet, that the phenomenon is a result of the ever-evolving inclination of the moon's orbit, which is dragged around every 18.6 years. (The previously most recent Major Lunar Standstill occurred in 2006.)
As a result of the rare event, the Strawberry Moon will appear even larger and brighter than usual. While the moon will crest at 3:44 AM EST on June 11, it will be viewable starting in the early evening after sunset on June 10, according to
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While the name "Strawberry Moon" conjures up red and pink hues, the name given to June's annual full moon actually has nothing to do with its color. Instead, the name stems from the fact that this time of year corresponds with the harvesting of strawberries in North America. Other regions have different names for June's full moon, like Honey Moon, Mead Mood and Blooming Moon.
Adding even more intrigue to this year's Strawberry Moon is the fact that it'll share close proximity to the bright red star Antares, which is the Heart of the Scorpion in the constellation Scorpius that will also be visible near this month's extra-low full moon.
For an optimal viewing experience of the rare full moon, experts suggest finding an unobstructed view of the eastern horizon, ideally on a hilltop outside of a city.
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