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Wales Online
21 hours ago
- Science
- Wales Online
'Rare' lunar event on Wednesday won't happen again until 2043
'Rare' lunar event on Wednesday won't happen again until 2043 Some people have waited almost 20 years to catch another glimpse of the moon looking a vibrant shade of red The moon may appear to have a reddish tinge this week (Image: Getty Images ) Stargazers should keep their eyes peeled this week for an astral event that won't happen again until 2043. The sight of a rare 'Strawberry Moon' is set to illuminate the night sky this week, and space enthusiasts won't have long to wait. The Old Farmer's Almanac explained that Native Americans and Europeans named full moons as a way to "keep track of time and the seasons". All months have a specific 'moon' depending on what was naturally happening at the time such as February's Snow Moon, or September's Full Corn Moon. The moon in June was specifically named after the prime strawberry harvesting season - not just because of its striking colour, which almost matches the fruit itself. Experts have now determined that the colour change has more to do with the moon's position in its lunar cycle. The Almanac says: "[The] moon usually appears reddish when it's close to the horizon because the light rays must pass through the densest layers of the atmosphere." Due to the full moon in June sitting particularly low in the sky, its distance to the horizon can amplify that red glow into something that is rarely seen unless you look up at night at the right time. This year, people will want to make sure they catch a glimpse of the moon as it won't look like this again for decades, reports the Express. Whilst the Strawberry Moon occurs every year, it hasn't appeared so low in the sky since 2006 due to the lunar cycle and will not appear like this again until 2043. The Strawberry Moon didn't get its name specifically because of the red-coloured fruit, experts claim (Image: Getty Images ) Article continues below The Strawberry Moon's red tint comes from a 'major lunar standstill'. This happens when the moon reaches its most extreme northern or southern positions in the sky, causing its rise and set to occur at the furthest points along the horizon. This event happens every 18.6 years, approximately, making it quite a rare spectacle to witness. Given that cycle, experts predict that this strawberry-like colour won't come around again until June 2043. When can I see the Strawberry Moon? Most reports suggest that Wednesday, June 11, will be the night to observe this natural phenomenon. According to BBC's Sky at Night Magazine, Brits should keep a close eye on the moon from 10.46pm. This is when the moon rises, although it might already be visible on Tuesday, June 10. Any location away from the light pollution of cities or towns will provide a good view for stargazing. Getting to a higher altitude can help you see more of the horizon, potentially avoiding obstructions. Taking a photo of the rare moon on your phone isn't impossible (Image: Getty ) How to get good Strawberry Moon pictures? Many people who witness the red-coloured moon want to capture the moment with a photograph. However, given that the moon is millions of miles away, your smartphone might need some special settings to capture the best images. Taking a special photo of the sky using a smartphone is possible. But there are a few steps to ensure you get it right. Firstly, switch off your flash and activate HDR mode (if available) to effectively capture both the moon and the landscape as the light fades during dusk. Avoid zooming in because digital zoom tends to blur the details. Instead, position the moon within a landscape for greater impact, which is particularly effective during this month's unusually far-southeast moonrise. If you're using a manual photography app, maintain the ISO at 100 for a crisp shot and experiment with slower (but not overly slow) shutter speeds. Article continues below A tripod will come in handy, particularly when using slower shutter speeds. However, if you don't have one, you can prop your phone up on a wall or ledge.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Science
- The Hindu
Strawberry Moon to rise this week: all you need to know about full moons
The Strawberry Moon, traditionally named after the strawberry harvest season in North America, will peak at 3:44 a.m. EDT on June 11, 2025, equivalent to 1:14 p.m. IST. Although the full phase technically occurs after midnight, the most striking sight is during its rise over the horizon at dusk on June 10. Also Read: When the full moon lit the girivalam path at Thirukazhukundram This year's Strawberry Moon occurs close to the summer solstice (June 21), which means the moon takes a low, stretched-out path across the sky. As a result, it may appear unusually large and deeply colored at moonrise, a phenomenon known as the 'moon illusion.' When and where to watch Strawberry Moon in India? The best time to view the Strawberry Moon is just after sunset on June 10, when the moon begins to rise in the southeastern sky. For optimal visibility, it's recommended to head to an open area with minimal light pollution. Observers in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata should look out from around 7:00 p.m. onwards, depending on local sunset times. What are the other Full Moons? The term 'Strawberry Moon' is part of a larger tradition of naming each full moon based on seasonal events. These include: Wolf Moon (January): harkens to howling wolves during mid‑winter Snow Moon (February): marks the heavy winter snow Worm Moon (March): arrives as earthworms emerge in softened soil Pink Moon (April): signals blooming pink wildflowers, not an actual pink hue Strawberry Moon: Traditionally marks strawberry harvesting season Harvest Moon (September/October): September's full corn moon is so called because this is when crops are gathered at the end of the summer season Cold Moon (December): The coming of winter earned December's full moon the name cold moon. Each name reflects agricultural, weather, or wildlife patterns of the time. NASA and the Old Farmer's Almanac note that June's Strawberry Moon is the sixth full moon of the year, followed by the Buck Moon in July and the Harvest Moon in September/October.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Science
- Daily Record
How to catch rare Strawberry Moon which won't be seen again until 2043
June's full moon will grace the sky next week and break several night sky records. Scotland's amateur stargazers have seen a range of cosmic events already this year, including several sightings of the Northern Lights. But this week will see a super-rare Strawberry Moon light up the night sky, in a phenomenon that won't be seen again until 2043. While the full moon occurs roughly every month, when the moon has repeated another lunar cycle, there's something particularly special about June's full moon this year. So what is the Strawberry Moon, and why is it so exciting this year? The Strawberry Moon will grace our skies this week, on June 11. Here's all the information you need to make the most of this rare celestial event. What is the Strawberry Moon? The June full moon is referred to as the Strawberry Moon, due to its association with summer and therefore strawberry season. Each of the monthly full Moons has a nickname that relates to what's going on in nature during that particular month, according to BBC Sky at Night. The full Moon in February is usually known as the Snow Moon, while the July full Moon is known as the Buck Moon- as it's the period where bucks (male deer) grow their antlers. The term 'Strawberry Moon' is said to have originated from Native American tribes, according to the BBC, in particular the Algonquin tribe. This full moon marked the beginning of strawberry season in northeastern parts of North America. But despite its name, it won't appear strawberry bright red or pink, so don't be disappointed! However, the June full moon sits particularly low in the sky, and its closeness to the horizon can sometimes give it a reddish glow. Why is the Strawberry Moon special this year? While the Strawberry Moon is usually the lowest full moon of the year, it hasn't appeared so low in the sky since 2006, and won't be again until 2043. This is because of an event that occurs once every 18.6 years, known as the 'major lunar standstill'. Across the moon's nearly 20-year-long cycle, it follows a tilted orbit around Earth. Major and minor lunar standstills occur when the moon rises and sets at its most extreme points on the horizon, appearing unusually low or high in the sky. During the Strawberry Moon, Earth will be approaching its farthest distance from the Sun in its orbit. The moon will also be as far from the Sun as it can possibly be in its orbit around Earth, in one of the furthest full moons from the sun of the year. While the moon is officially full on June Wednesday, June 11, it will be visible close to Antares, meaning Mars' rival, which is the brightest star in the Scorpio constellation in the nights leading up to the full moon. On Monday, June 9, the moon will be visible to the right of the ultra-bright star, at around 10pm, according to BBC Sky at Night. On 10 June, the moon will appear to the left of Antares, but remember, it'll be low in the sky, so to see it will require a clear horizon. By 11 June, the moon will be in the constellation Sagittarius, even further left of Mars' rival. When can you see the Strawberry Moon? To catch this low-down moon, you'll need a low, southern horizon, unobstructed by trees or buildings. But when will you have the best chance of catching it? The Strawberry Moon will rise on June 11 at 10.46pm BST, and reach its full phase at 8.44am BST. With sunrise at around 4.45am on June 11, it will already be light when it reaches its full lunar phase. The best time to see the Strawberry Moon will be at dusk on Tuesday (June 10), and the Moon will appear full through both Tuesday and Wednesday night. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
The Guardian
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Liz Overs: Nightjar review – a shimmering debut rich in folklore
Folk's connection to the mythic and magical traditions of our isles has been in the ascendant for several years, spurred on by cinematic 'folk horror' and the lingering influence of The Wicker Man. This debut from singer Liz Overs is thick with pagan references – unsurprising given that shehas hosted a monthly radio show devoted to Sussex folklore, and has for years sung with local group Chalk Horse Music. Opening track Prayer to the Year salutes the winter solstice; the final song reveres a little-seen nightbird. Overs sings in a small, bright voice given heft by occasional double-tracking and by classy accompaniments from Neill MacColl (guitars) and Ben Nicholls (bass, banjo) among others. Between them and Overs's sprightly autoharp they create a hushed atmosphere laden with mystery, whether Overs is hymning lunar cycles on Snow Moon or coaxing elementals on Fairy Charm, while voices whisper and shimmer in the undergrowth. To counter such mysteries come a clutch of traditional numbers: Cruel Sister and Bramble Briar are a pair of especially bloody murder ballads while Bad Girl laments a 'fallen woman' hovering at death's door ''all dressed in white linen'. A cunningly executed tribute to Albion Dreamtime.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Blood Worm Moon: What to know about March's total lunar eclipse, full moon
Following February's "planetary parade," another astronomical phenomenon will light up the night sky soon — a total lunar eclipse. Total lunar eclipses cause the moon to appear a striking red color, and occur only when the moon is full and aligning perfectly with the Earth and sun. Americans haven't seen a total lunar eclipse in almost three years. Due to the moon's eerie, color-shifted appearance during total lunar eclipses, these full moons are often nicknamed "blood moons." With the eclipse approaching, here's what to know about total lunar eclipses, including how to view the next one. The total lunar eclipse will be visible throughout the U.S. on the night of March 13 into 14. The website Time and Date predicts the moon will complete all of the eclipse phases in 6 hours, 3 minutes. For U.S. residents, here's a schedule of the eclipse from start to beginning, according to NASA: 11:57 p.m. EST: you can see the eclipse starting when the penumbral phase begins as the moon enters the outer part of the shadow and begins to subtly dim. 1:09 a.m.: A partial eclipse begins as the moon enters Earth's umbra and starts to darken. To the naked eye, the moon should look like a bite is being taken out of the lunar disk. 2:26 a.m.: Totality occurs when the entire moon is under the umbra. This is when the reddish hues of the "blood moon" will be on display. 3:31 a.m.: As the moon exits the umbra, the red color will fade and another bite-like display, this time on the other side of the moon, will appear. 6 a.m.: The entire process should end by this time as the moon slowly exits the Earth's penumbra. According to NASA, another total lunar eclipse won't be visible in the U.S. until March 2026. "Blood moon" is a nickname given to total lunar eclipses. The process that produces the red or orangish glow is the same that makes our sky blue and our sunsets red, according to NASA. As sunlight reaches Earth's atmosphere, it is refracted toward the surface. Because blue light has a shorter wavelength and scatters relatively easily, that's why our sky appears in that color most of the time. Reddish light, which travels more directly in the air, manifests to ground observers during sunrises and sunsets when the sun is near the horizon and its incoming light travels at a longer, low-angle path through Earth's atmosphere. That's similar to what's happening on the moon during a total lunar eclipse when sunlight is once again refracted towards the surface of the fully eclipsed moon. Even though Earth blocks sunlight from directly reaching moon during a total lunar eclipse, our planet's atmosphere still bends sunlight to indirectly light up the lunar surface. "It's as if all the world's sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the moon," NASA explains. More: What to know about U.S. measles outbreaks: This NC neighbor is reporting cases March's full moon, the Blood Worm Moon, will reach peak illumination at 2:55 a.m. on Friday, March 14. The last full moon, February's Snow Moon, was at peak illumination at 8:53 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The name of March's full moon highlights the transition from winter to spring. The Old Farmer's Almanac explains that it was originally thought that the name referred to earthworms that appear as the soil warms. However, during Captain Jonathan Carver's visit to the Naudowessie (Dakota) and other Native American tribes in the 1790s, he wrote that the name Worm Moon refers to a different sort of "worm" - beetle larvae - which begin to emerge from the thawing bark of trees and other winter hideouts at this time. Previous reporting by the Hendersonville Times-News said that the 12 full moons each year are named by Native American tradition. In the same article, UNC Asheville Associate Professor of Astronomy Britt Lundren reminded readers that, when sharing the titles of the monthly moons, it's important to remember the cultural diversity of tribes in the U.S. This diversity means that there are multiple names for each of the full moons every year. "Each tribe has a close relationship with the land, and their moon names will reflect the seasonal changes unique to their environments," Lundren said. Alternative moon names refer to animal activity in March, weather and other natural phenomena. The Almanac lists: Eagle Moon, Goose Moon (Algonquin, Cree) Crow Comes Back Moon (Northern Ojibwe) Sugar Moon (Ojibwe) The Wind Strong Moon (Pueblo) The Sore Eyes Moon (Dakota, Lakota, Assiniboine) Here's a list of the full moon names for 2025, courtesy of the Old Farmer's Almanac: January - Wolf Moon February - Snow Moon March - Worm Moon April - Pink Moon May - Flower Moon June - Strawberry Moon July - Buck Moon August - Sturgeon Moon September - Corn Moon October - Hunter Moon November - Beaver Moon December - Cold Moon More: Looking to move out of the US? See where most American ex-pats move to, paths to citizenship Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, contributed. Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at iseaton@ This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: What is a blood moon? What to know about March's total lunar eclipse
