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BBC News
4 hours ago
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How and when to see June's Strawberry Moon, Summer Triangle and other celestial events
Skygazers are in for a treat this June as a number of potentially dazzling celestial events grace our include the Strawberry Moon the Summer Triangle, the longest day of the year, with other sights to behold along the north of Scotland has already been treated to displays of stunning aurora this month with the potential for more to come, thanks to a number of geomagnetic storms taking place on the ever the chances of seeing these sights is dependent on the capricious nature of the UK's weather which is definitely expected to be more changeable throughout June than it was in the spring. Summer Triangle It all begins with the Summer Triangle, external, a bright three-cornered pattern of stars, called Vega, Deneb, and Altair. The trio gets higher in the sky during the summer months and becomes more and more prominent. They form what is known as an asterism or noticeable pattern of stars, created from three different constellations - Cygnus the Swan, Vega in the constellation Lyra the Harp, and Altair in the constellation Aquila the are best seen rising in the east after sunset, forming a huge triangle overhead. The Strawberry Moon June's full Moon comes next, rising in the east on 11 June. Known as the Strawberry Moon, it was named by Native American and European cultures to signal the time of year that wild strawberries were harvested, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, external. Historically it was a way to keep track of time and monitor the changing the northern hemisphere, it will be the lowest full Moon until 2043 staying unusually close to the horizon. Its position may mean it takes on an apt reddish tinge because of the way the thicker, lower layer of atmosphere diffracts the light. The Summer Solstice Ten days later on 21 June, it is the summer solstice, the day of the year in the northern hemisphere with most much you get will vary depending on where you are in the UK and the higher your latitude the more you will this point, the northern hemisphere is most tilted towards the Sun. In the southern hemisphere, however, the Earth will be tilted away from the Sun and experiencing a winter solstice or shortest period of daylight of the year. The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer - a time some people associate with the beginning of the season, although meteorologists mark it from the beginning of word solstice comes from the fact the Sun appears to stand still - from the Latin words sol (Sun) and sistere (to stand still).The date of the solstice shifts between 20 to 22 June because the calendar year doesn't match with the time it takes Earth to orbit the actually takes the Earth 365 full days and one quarter to orbit the Sun, which is why we have a leap year every four years to bring our calendar and Earth's movements back into alignment. Peak of Bootid meteor shower The June Bootid meteor shower will be active from 22 June until 2 July, peaking on the 27 June. Normally the shower is weak, but occasional outbursts can produce a hundred or more meteors in an hour. There will be a chance of seeing the showers whenever the radiant point in the constellation Boötes is above the horizon. The best time is likely to be before dawn or soon after dusk but check the weather where you are before venturing out - either by downloading the BBC Weather app or via the BBC Weather if you would like to share your pictures with us - and aren't already a BBC Weather Watcher - you can create an account and enjoy snapping away.
CTV News
2 days ago
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- CTV News
Strawberry Moon to illuminate night sky in June
The flag on the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill is silhouetted in front of the full moon, known in June as the strawberry moon, in Ottawa, on Saturday, June 3, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang) A Strawberry Moon will illuminate the night sky this month. That's the name given to the full moon that occurs every June. This year it will reach peak illumination at 3:44 a.m. EDT on June 11. If skies are clear, a great time to see the Strawberry Moon will be when it rises on June 10, which will happen around 10:34 p.m. local time in Vancouver, 11:09 p.m. in Calgary, 10:50 p.m. in Winnipeg, 10 p.m. in Toronto and 9:59 p.m. in Halifax, according to . The moon will rise after dusk in the southeast and remain low in the southern sky before setting in the southwest around dawn. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be the lowest full moon of the year and appear large and dramatic near the southern horizon. But if you were hoping to see a bright red moon in the sky, the Strawberry Moon doesn't get its name from its hue. The term actually comes from Indigenous tradition, since June is typically the time when wild strawberries ripen and are harvested in the northeastern parts of Canada and the U.S. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac , other traditional names for the June full moon include Berries Ripen Moon, Blooming Moon, Green Corn Moon and Honey Moon.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Here's what two popular almanacs predict for summer 2025 weather in Illinois
As summer approaches, the rival farmer almanacs have released their forecasts. Both foresee hot − possibly historic − temperatures for much of the country. Here's what the various farmers foresee for Illinois. "The heat is on," says the Farmers' Almanac. When summer officially begins on June 20, the Farmers predict, it will bring "unsettled to stormy conditions for most of the country." The heat will be in full effect by July, "with much of the nation sweltering." The almanac adds, "More long-time high temperature records may be broken this year." For Illinois, the Farmers foresee a "sultry, thunder-filled" season. Severe storms may threaten the Fourth of July holiday, the almanac says, while fair weather is predicted for Labor Day, Sept. 1. Much of the country will see near-average summer precipitation, the Farmers say. More: Two Illinois universities considered among the 'New Ivies' by Forbes. See the list The Farmers' Almanac, which dates to 1818, says its long-range forecast is based on a "mathematical and astronomical" formula that incorporates "sunspot activity, tidal action of the Moon, positions of the planets" and more. It denies the use of computer satellite tracking equipment, weather lore or, rather defensively, groundhogs. It adds, "Fans of the Almanac say our weather forecasts are accurate 80-85% of the time." Summer 2025 is "shaping up to be a doozy!" says the rival Old Farmer's Almanac. Its forecast for June, July and August calls for "a scorcher of a summer." Last year, the nation saw one of the hottest summers on record. This year may be just as intense, the Old Farmer says. The almanac expects 'hot, dry' conditions across most of the United States. An exception will be most of Illinois, which will see "hot, rainy" weather. Above-normal precipitation is predicted for states south of the Great Lakes − including Illinois. The Old Farmer's Almanac claims 80% accuracy in its long-range predictions. It says it employs solar science, climatology and meteorology in its seasonal forecasts. The almanac dates to 1792. More: Two Illinois cities named among the top happiest in the US Neither of the almanacs is considered especially accurate, but both remain popular. Scientific American casts doubt on both publications' predictions. And a University of Illinois study conducted in 2010, cited by Popular Mechanics in 2022, found the Old Farmer's Almanac only about 52% accurate — "essentially random chance." Meanwhile, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released a weather outlook for June, July and August. The NOAA's Climate Prediction Center foresees temperatures "leaning above" normal in Illinois, with equal chances of above- or below-normal precipitation. More: Forbes named the best employers in the U.S. Here are 54 from Illinois on the list This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Farmers almanacs forecast summer 2025 weather in Illinois
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Here's what two popular almanacs predict for summer 2025 weather in Peoria, Illinois
"The heat is on" for a "doozy" of a summer in Peoria. So say the rival farmer almanacs, both of which predict a searing season in central Illinois. Here's what to expect: Commencing June 20, when summer officially begins, "The heat is on!" says the Farmers' Almanac. The farmers foresee a "sultry, thunder-filled" season for Peoria and the entirety of Illinois, where severe storms may threaten the Fourth of July holiday, while fair weather is predicted for Labor Day, Sept. 1. The Farmers' Almanac, which dates to 1818, says its long-range forecast is based on a "mathematical and astronomical" formula that incorporates "sunspot activity, tidal action of the Moon, positions of the planets" and more. It denies the use of computer satellite tracking equipment, weather lore or, rather defensively, groundhogs. It adds, "Fans of the Almanac say our weather forecasts are accurate 80-85% of the time." Meanwhile, summer 2025 is "shaping up to be a doozy!" says the rival Old Farmer's Almanac. Its forecast for June, July and August calls for "a scorcher of a summer." The farmer places Peoria near the border of two weather regions. To the east, he foresees a "hot, rainy" summer, while to the west a "hot, dry" season is predicted. The Old Farmer's Almanac claims 80% accuracy in its long-range predictions. It says it employs solar science, climatology and meteorology in its seasonal forecasts. The almanac dates to 1792. More: Take a dip in these 15 public swimming pools around the Peoria area in summer 2025 Neither of the almanacs is considered especially accurate, but both remain popular. Scientific American casts doubt on both publications' predictions. And a University of Illinois study conducted in 2010, cited by Popular Mechanics in 2022, found the Old Farmer's Almanac only about 52% accurate — "essentially random chance." This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Farmers almanacs forecast summer 2025 weather in Peoria, Illinois
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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The ultimate summer 2025 stargazing guide: Full moons, meteor showers, eclipses and more
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. The new moons of summer 2025 will occur on: June 25, July 24, Aug. 23 and Sept. 21. 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. 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. 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'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'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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Summer 2025 stargazing guide: When are the next full moons, eclipses?
