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4 days ago
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When can you see June's full moon in Wisconsin?
The first full moon of the summer is almost upon us, Wisconsin. June's summer moon will reach peak illumination on June 11. Here's what to know about your chances of seeing it in Wisconsin: The Strawberry Moon will reach peak illumination on June 11 at 3:44 a.m. EST. Want to know when to see it in Wisconsin? The Old Farmer's Almanac has a moonrise and moonset calculator, which lets users search by state, city or ZIP code. More: Summer is almost here. What to know about the start of the 2025 season in Wisconsin No, the Strawberry Moon is not a supermoon. There will be three super full moons later in the year, according to Used by the Algonquian and Ojibwe tribes, June's full moon got its name to mark the "ripening of 'June-bearing' strawberries that are ready to be gathered," The Old Farmer's Almanac says. Some other names for the Strawberry Moon are the Blooming Moon, Birth Moon and Honey Moon. More: What will summer weather be like in Wisconsin in 2025? Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts Here's a list of Wisconsin spots that could offer some of the best views of the night sky: Newport State Park, Ellison Bay Driftless Wisconsin Harrington Beach State Park Kettle Moraine State Forest Kohler-Andrae State Park Parnell Tower Here is the full moon schedule for 2025: June 11: Strawberry Moon July 10: Buck Moon Aug. 9: Sturgeon Moon Sept. 7: Harvest Moon Oct. 6: Hunter's Moon Nov. 5: Beaver Moon Dec. 4: Cold Moon More: The biggest astronomical events in 2025: Eclipses to meteor showers and full moon schedule Alex Groth contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Strawberry Moon 2025: How and when to see June full moon in Wisconsin
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11-04-2025
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Will we be able to see the pink micromoon in Wisconsin on Saturday?
Wisconsinites will have a chance to see April's pink full moon Saturday, though clouds and rain forecast in parts of the state may obscure the view. Here's what to know: The Pink Moon will reach peak illumination on Saturday, April 12 at 8:22 p.m. EDT, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. More: April's full moon is a micromoon. Here's when you'll be able to see it in Wisconsin Milwaukee will be mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service. Racine and Kenosha are also expected to be mostly cloudy. The NWS forecasts Madison will also be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers, along with Appleton, Fond du Lac and Green Bay. No, the Pink Moon is not a supermoon. It's actually the opposite — experts call it a micromoon. There will be three super full moons later in 2025, according to More: You might be able to see the northern lights in Wisconsin on Thursday and Friday A micromoon is a full moon that occurs when the moon is at its farthest point away from Earth, according to NASA. Because of this, a micromoon will appear smaller and dimmer than usual. Here's a list of places around the state that could offer some of the best views of the night sky: Newport State Park, Ellison Bay Driftless Wisconsin Harrington Beach State Park Kettle Moraine State Forest Kohler-Andrae State Park Parnell Tower More: The Eta Aquarids and Lyrids meteor showers are expected in April: What to know in Wisconsin This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: April full moon: Weather forecast, peak viewing time for micromoon
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11-04-2025
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Will we be able to see the pink micromoon in Wisconsin on Saturday?
Wisconsinites will have a chance to see April's pink full moon Saturday, though clouds and rain forecast in parts of the state may obscure the view. Here's what to know: The Pink Moon will reach peak illumination on Saturday, April 12 at 8:22 p.m. EDT, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. More: April's full moon is a micromoon. Here's when you'll be able to see it in Wisconsin Milwaukee will be mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service. Racine and Kenosha are also expected to be mostly cloudy. The NWS forecasts Madison will also be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers, along with Appleton, Fond du Lac and Green Bay. No, the Pink Moon is not a supermoon. It's actually the opposite — experts call it a micromoon. There will be three super full moons later in 2025, according to More: You might be able to see the northern lights in Wisconsin on Thursday and Friday A micromoon is a full moon that occurs when the moon is at its farthest point away from Earth, according to NASA. Because of this, a micromoon will appear smaller and dimmer than usual. Here's a list of places around the state that could offer some of the best views of the night sky: Newport State Park, Ellison Bay Driftless Wisconsin Harrington Beach State Park Kettle Moraine State Forest Kohler-Andrae State Park Parnell Tower More: The Eta Aquarids and Lyrids meteor showers are expected in April: What to know in Wisconsin This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: April full moon: Weather forecast, peak viewing time for micromoon
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12-03-2025
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When is the next full moon? What you need to know about March's Worm Moon in Wisconsin
This is a big week for Wisconsin sky gazers. Not only is a total lunar eclipse slated for Thursday, but March's full moon will also be shining bright across the night sky. March's full moon, dubbed the Worm Moon, will reach peak illumination on Friday, March 14 in the early morning hours. Here's what to know: The Worm Moon will reach peak illumination on Friday, March 14 at 2:55 a.m. EST, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. You can look for the moon on Thursday night, which is also the total lunar eclipse. The Almanac has a moonrise and moonset calculator, which lets users search by state, city or ZIP code. More: Lunar eclipse is next week. Will you be able to see it in Wisconsin? No, the Worm Moon is not a super moon. There will be three super full moons later in 2025, according to Experts originally believed March's full moon got its name from the earthworms that come out of the soil in spring. But it's actually because of beetle larvae that began to emerge from their winter hiding spots around this time, the Almanac says. It's also called by several other names, including the Eagle Moon, Goose Moon or Crow Comes Back Moon. Here is the full moon schedule for 2025: March 14: Worm Moon April 12: Pink Moon May 12: Flower Moon June 11: Strawberry Moon July 10: Buck Moon Aug. 9: Sturgeon Moon Sept. 7: Harvest Moon Oct. 6: Hunter's Moon Nov. 5: Beaver Moon Dec. 4: Cold Moon More: The biggest astronomical events in 2025: Eclipses to meteor showers and full moon schedule Here's a list of places around the state that could offer some of the best views of the night sky: Newport State Park, Ellison Bay Driftless Wisconsin Harrington Beach State Park Kettle Moraine State Forest Kohler-Andrae State Park Parnell Tower Alex Groth contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: March full moon: When and how to see the Worm Moon in Wisconsin
