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When is the Strawberry Moon? Best time to view the full moon from Texas in June 2025
A Strawberry Moon will dazzle skywatchers on June 11. This year's Strawberry Moon will be a micromoon, meaning it will appear dimmer and smaller than usual. The moon is expected to be a shade of gold rather than a vibrant shade of red like a strawberry, if weather conditions allow. The spectacle marks the last full moon before the summer solstice, when we officially say goodbye to spring. The moon also will appear about 14% smaller and 30% dimmer because it will be near its farthest point from Earth. Date: Wednesday, June 11 Peak Illumination: 2:44 a.m. CT Peak illumination does not always coincide with the best viewing time, which occurs after the sun has fully set. Peak illumination marks the moment when the full moon is perfectly opposite the sun in the sky, reaching its maximum brightness. However, since the moon rises in the east as the sun sets in the west, it won't be fully visible until after sunset. In some cases, peak illumination can even occur in the morning or midday, making those times less ideal for viewing. June's full moon will be among the lowest in the sky of the year because of its low arc. Its moonlight will reflect the Earth's atmosphere, giving it a yellow or orange tint. On June 11, the full moon rises in the east shortly before sunset, which makes it the best time to see it from North America. Check the moonrise and moonset times in your location, then pick a site where you can see the eastern horizon at a low angle. Find specific times of moonrises and moonsets in your zip code on the Old Farmers' Almanac website. The Strawberry Moon marks the ripening of strawberries, traditionally harvested around June in the northeastern U.S. Other names include Birth Moon, Hot Moon and Blooming Moon. A micromoon occurs when a full moon or new moon coincides with apogee — the point in the Moon's orbit when it is farthest from Earth, according to A micro full moon appears about 12.5% to 14.1% smaller than a supermoon and 5.9% to 6.9% smaller than an average full moon. First Quarter: June 3 Full Moon: June 11 Last Quarter: June 18 New Moon: June 25 When a full moon coincides with a significant event, it is often regarded as a powerful symbol. For a birthday, it can signify emotional growth and new beginnings. A wedding under a full moon is thought to bring harmony, love and good luck. A birth on a full moon may suggest that the child has strong emotional depth and intuition. In all cases, the full moon adds an element of illumination, transformation and positive energy to the event. When a full moon coincides with the death of a loved one, it can represent closure and transition. The full moon is often associated with endings and completions, making it a poignant time for letting go. Some believe it offers a sense of emotional clarity, helping loved ones find peace and healing. Here are the remaining full moons in 2025. June 11 July 10 Aug. 9 Sept. 7 Oct. 7 Nov. 5 Dec. 4 This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: When is the Strawberry Moon 2025? See peak viewing time in Texas
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11-05-2025
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What will summer be like in Ohio? What the Farmer's Almanac, NWS predict for 2025
While Ohioans continue to sporadically reach for their jackets in the spring full of frequent temperature fluctuations, summer weather should be in full swing soon. Will summer 2025 bring warmer temperatures and high rain levels after Ohio experienced one of the worst droughts in state history last year? Here's what to know about the summer weather outlook from the National Weather Service and the Old Farmers' Almanac. For June, July and August, most of Ohio could have above-normal temperatures, according to a seasonal temperature outlook issued April 17. While temperatures could be higher than previous summers in Ohio and most other Midwestern states, other parts of the country, including the Mountain West, northeastern U.S. and most of Florida have much higher chances of above-average temperatures. As for precipitation, most of Ohio has an equal chance of rainfall being above or below average. Northern states east of the Great Lakes are likely to have below-average precipitation, while most states along the Atlantic Ocean could have above-average rainfall this summer. The Dispatch recently reported that two key leadership roles at the NWS Wilmington office are vacant heading into the busiest season for severe weather forecasting. The Wilmington office is responsible for the Columbus area, southwestern Ohio and parts of Kentucky and Illinois. The Old Farmers' Almanac predicts a 'sultry, thunder-filled' summer 2025 for Ohio and parts of the Midwest. Most of the country is expected to be hot this summer, according to the Almanac: New England and the northeastern U.S. is projected to be 'broiling' with average precipitation. Summer last year was one of the hottest on record and 2025 could be just as intense. Although rainfall is projected to be lower than usual throughout much of the U.S., Ohio and other states in the Great Lakes region could get above-average rain. The 30-day forecast for the month of May from the NWS could bring slightly above-average temperatures to Ohio and elsewhere in the U.S., except for the western Sunbelt and Pacific-bordering states. Most of the Midwest is projected to have slightly below-normal precipitation in May. Texas, parts of the Great Plains and Mountain West states could have above-average precipitation and most of the rest of the country has equal chances of above or below average levels. Anna Lynn Winfrey usually covers the western suburbs for the Columbus Dispatch. She can be reached at awinfrey@ This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio summer weather in 2025: See Farmer's Almanac prediction
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09-05-2025
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Is New York in for a sizzling summer? Here's what Old Farmer's Almanac predicts
Buds are starting to blossom and temperatures are on the rise. As spring starts to unfold in New York, many are already looking ahead to summer. The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its long-range summer weather forecast. Depending on where you live in the Empire State will impact your predicted weather. After last year marked one of the hottest summers on record, the Old Farmer's Almanac has predicted this summer will be just as intense with "a scorcher of a summer." Hot and dry conditions are expected throughout much of the country in June, July and August. According to the report, "predictions indicate a gradual buildup to record-breaking heat." June temperatures are expected near normal, but July and August are expected to bring above-normal temperatures across most regions, including for much of New York state. Western New York, including the Buffalo and Rochester regions and some counties along the Lake Erie and Ontario shorelines, are predicted to experience hot and rainy weather this summer, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac forecast. The Old Farmers' Almanac's summer forecast also includes summer outlooks for precipitation and calls for "near to slightly below normal" rainfall across most of the country, especially in the western half. Northern and central New England could see more precipitation than normal, the outlook said. In general, the forecast parallels the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center's outlook for summer, with much of the country expected to experience above average temperatures from June to August and about half the nation to get average or above average precipitation in that same timeframe. The Farmer's Almanac also predicts above- to high-above average temperatures, as well as near-average precipitation for much of the country. In New York, the almanac predicts "broiling" temperatures and average precipitation, according to the report. AccuWeather has not yet released its summer long-range forecast. June 20, the date of the summer equinox, marks the first day of summer in the United States. This year it lands on a Friday and summer solstice is at 10:42 p.m. Meteorological summer, however, begins at the start of June and lasts three months, through the end of August. Summer will end with the start of fall - which in 2025 lands on Monday, Sept. 22. According to its website, the Old Farmer's Almanac makes its predictions by comparing solar activity with weather patterns. The almanac says it uses multiple academic disciplines for its predictions, including solar science, climatology and meteorology. It also says the weather forecast methodology is the modern version of a formula created by the Almanac's founder, Robert B. Thomas, in 1792. The Old Farmer's Almanac, which is slightly different from the Farmers' Almanac, claims an 80% accuracy rate on its predictions. In a report analyzing the success of its predictions for winter that spanned 2023 and 2024, the Almanac listed its total accuracy rate for the season at 64%. The publication attributed the lower rate to "abnormal recent weather patterns." This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Is NY in for a sizzling summer? What Old Farmer's Almanac predicts
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15-04-2025
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When is Memorial Day weekend 2025? Here's the weather forecast in New Jersey
The weather is beginning to warm in New Jersey and with it comes the tulips, spring break, Easter — and Memorial Day weekend. The day is observed in May to commemorate the nation's fallen service members, but it's come to be the unofficial kick-off of summer, with a long weekend filled with friends, family, outdoor gatherings and beach trips, and the hope for sunny skies. Here's what to know about when the holiday falls, who may be off work and what the weather is looking like so you can plan out your next adventure in New Jersey. Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday in May. This year, Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, 2025. The long Memorial Day weekend would be Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26 this year, so be sure to know that when booking your hotel room. Observances to honor fallen servicepeople began after the Civil War, which ended in 1865. In 1868, Memorial Day was officially designated as May 30 by Gen. John Logan. Over time, the holiday was expanded to include fallen soldiers from all American wars. In 1971, Congress declared it a national holiday, changing the observance from May 30 to the last Monday in May. The annual holiday is also referred to as "Decoration Day" in recognition of the flowers, flags and other adornments that decorate the graves of fallen military persons. Yes. Memorial Day is one of 11 federal holidays in the U.S. If you are a federal worker in the Washington, D.C. metro area, including Inauguration Day. The Farmers' Almanac, which dates to 1818, predicts it'll be warm, then cool along the Atlantic Corridor — including most of New Jersey — between May 23-31, with possible scattered thunderstorms. The month is expected to have slightly higher-than-average temperatures, around the mid-60s. Fellow weather prognosticator periodical the Old Farmers' Almanac, the oldest continuously published periodical dating to 1792, predicts a "pleasant, then very breezy" Memorial Day weekend with showers that they hope hold off until after Memorial Day. The National Weather Service releases their 30-day outlook discussions on a set date each month. The May 2025 forecast will be released on Thursday, April 17. However, a three-month outlook for April, May and June shows temperatures may lean above average in New Jersey, with a 50/50 equal chance of rainfall during the same time period. Here are the remaining federal holidays in 2025 after Memorial Day, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Thursday, June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day Friday, July 4: Independence Day Monday, Sept. 1: Labor Day Monday, Oct. 13: Columbus Day Tuesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day Thursday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Day Thursday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day Here are the 2025 state holidays observed in New Jersey, according to the official state website: Friday, April 18: Good Friday Monday, May 26: Memorial Day Thursday, June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day Friday, July 4: Independence Day Monday, Sept. 1: Labor Day Monday, Oct. 13: Columbus Day Tuesday, Nov. 4: Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day Thursday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Day Thursday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team. This article originally appeared on Is Memorial Day a federal holiday? When is Memorial Day weekend 2025?
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11-04-2025
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Here's what Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting for summer 2025 in California
Most of California will have a hot, dry summer. according to the Old Farmer's Almanac's long-range weather forecast. After last year marked one of the hottest summers to date, the Old Farmer's Almanac's forecast is predicting that this summer will be just as intense. The outlook predicts near-normal temperatures in most parts of the country in June, with July and August expected to see a buildup of heat. Meteorological summer starts on June 1, and astronomical summer — which is marked by the summer solstice — begins on June 20. Most of the country, including most of California, is expected to see hot temperatures this summer, based on the Old Farmer's Almanac's forecast. All but the extreme northern strip of California is expected to have a hot, dry summer, but in the north, the prediction is for it to be cool and dry. "Expect hotter-than-normal temperatures across most of the U.S., except for the Northwest and southern Florida," the Old Farmers' Almanac's forecast says. The Old Farmers' Almanac's summer forecast also includes outlooks for precipitation around the country this summer. The forecast predicts "near to slightly below normal" rainfall across most of the country, especially in the western half including in California. Northern and central New England could see more precipitation than normal, the outlook also said. According to its website, the Old Farmer's Almanac makes its predictions by comparing solar activity with weather patterns. The almanac uses multiple academic disciplines for its predictions, including solar science, climatology and meteorology. It also says the weather forecast methodology is the modern version of a formula created by the Almanac's founder, Robert B. Thomas, in 1792. The Old Farmer's Almanac, which is slightly different from the Farmers' Almanac, claims an 80% accuracy rate on its predictions. In a report analyzing the success of its predictions for winter 2023-24, the Almanac said its total accuracy rate for the season was 64%. The publication attributed the lower rate to "abnormal recent weather patterns." This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: See Old Farmer's Almanac California summer forecast
