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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Citizen
Here's when and where to see the rare strawberry moon in SA
If you miss out on today and tomorrow's spectacular in the sky, you will have to wait another 18 years to experience it. Lowvelder reports that tomorrow at 09:43, the strawberry moon will be the lowest in the sky in 19 years, and according to Project Nightfall's Facebook page, it will only be this low again in 2043. This means that tonight, the moon will be nearly full and will look spectacular as it rises. In the early morning hours of tomorrow, it will still be very full as it sets. When will it be visible? According to moonrise and moonset times, these are the best estimates for some of South Africa's cities and a town in KZN: Pretoria Moonrise: Approximately 16:29 SAST today (Look to the east after sunset for a beautiful view of the rising, nearly full moon.) Moonset: Approximately 06:58 SAST tomorrow (Look to the west before sunrise for the setting, still very full moon.) Durban Moonrise: Approximately 16:09 SAST today (Look to the east after sunset for a beautiful view of the rising, nearly full moon.) Moonset: Approximately 06:58 SAST tomorrow (Look to the west before sunrise for the setting, still very full moon.) Mbombela Moonrise: Approximately 16:21 SAST today (Look to the east after sunset for a beautiful view of the rising, nearly full moon.) Moonset: Approximately 06:44 SAST tomorrow (Look to the west before sunrise for the setting, still very full moon.) Richards Bay Moonrise: Approximately 16:08 SAST today (Look to the east after sunset for a beautiful view of the rising, nearly full moon.) Moonset: Approximately 06:51 SAST tomorrow (Look to the west before sunrise for the setting, still very full moon.) To get a more specific time for your area if it is not listed above, click here and update the location. What is a strawberry moon? The full strawberry moon will produce a stunning show as the fully lit disk of Earth's natural satellite rides low over the south-eastern horizon. According to the website a full moon occurs every month when the moon is positioned opposite the sun in Earth's sky. 'It allows the lunar disk to be fully lit from our perspective. June's full moon is commonly referred to as the strawberry moon in the United States, but the nickname isn't a reference to its colour, though there's a decent chance it will take on a yellow-orange hue when near the horizon due to the atmosphere's habit of scattering certain wavelengths of light. Rather, the evocative name is thought to have been coined by the Native American Algonquian tribes in reference to the short strawberry harvesting season that falls around this time of year, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Other cultures have dubbed the event the blooming moon, green corn moon, birth moon and hatching moon, to name a few,' according to
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Science
- The Citizen
Strawberry moon: When would be the best time for Lowvelders to gaze up to the sky?
Strawberry moon: When would be the best time for Lowvelders to gaze up to the sky? If you miss out on tomorrow night's spectacular in the sky, you will have to wait another 18 years to experience it. On June 11 at 09:43, the strawberry moon will be the lowest moon in the sky in 19 years, and according to Project Nightfall's Facebook page, it will only be this low again in 2043. This will occur in the daytime, so the best time for South Africans to view the lunar spectacle will be shortly after sunset, today, June 10. The full strawberry moon will grace the night sky, producing a stunning show as the fully-lit disk of Earth's natural satellite will ride low over the south-eastern horizon. ALSO READ: How to make moon sand According to the website a full moon occurs every month when the moon is positioned opposite the sun in the Earth's sky. 'It allows the lunar disk to be fully lit from our perspective. June's full moon is commonly referred to as the strawberry moon in the United States, but the nickname isn't a reference to its colour, though there's a decent chance it will take on a yellow-orange hue when near the horizon due to the atmosphere's habit of scattering certain wavelengths of light. Rather, the evocative name is thought to have been coined by the Native American Algonquian tribes in reference to the short strawberry harvesting season that falls around this time of year, according to the Old Farmers Almanac. Other cultures have dubbed the event the blooming moon, green corn moon, birth moon and hatching moon, to name a few,' according to ALSO READ: FOTO'S: 'Once in a blue moon' hemelsig laat die lense fokus When to watch: Full moon will be at 09:43 on June 11, but best viewing will be on the evening of June 10 as the moon rises at dusk. Check your local moon-rise time for the exact moment! Don't miss this rare celestial night-sky show! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
