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When is the next full moon? What to know about June's Strawberry Moon
June's full moon will be the last full moon of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. A full moon happens about once per month — or every 29.5 days — and occurs when the moon is aligned in such a way that Earth is "between" the moon and sun, according to the Lunar and Planetary Institute. Full moons rise around sunset and set around sunrise and are visible for a few days, according to NASA. A full moon will happen at 12:43 a.m. PT on June 11, 2025, according to Time and Date. This full moon is often referred to as the Strawberry Moon. The Strawberry Moon got its name from Native American tribes in the northeastern U.S. that used it to "mark the ripening of 'June-bearing' strawberries that are ready to be gathered," according to the Old Farmer's Almanac website. The name doesn't have anything to do with the moon's color, according to the website. The Maine Farmer's Almanac began printing Native American moon names in the 1930s, according to a 2024 article by NASA. Indigenous tribes "gave names to each of the full moons to keep track of the passing year," according to Western Washington University. The June full moon has alternative names, such as Leaf Moon, Green Corn Moon and Hoer Moon, according to the university. These are the moon phases in June 2025, according to Moongiant: 🌓 First Quarter: June 3. 🌕 Full Moon: June 11. 🌗 Last Quarter: June 18. 🌑 New Moon: June 25. The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere will occur on June 20, 2025, according to The summer solstice is the astronomical start of summer. This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: Next full moon 2025: What to know about June's Strawberry Moon
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21-05-2025
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A Rare 'Parade of Planets' Is Happening This Week. How to See the 3-Planet Alignment
Rise and shine, there's a cosmic treat in store! As the moon wanes after its last-quarter phase, the pre-dawn hours grow darker, setting the stage for a stunning planetary alignments don't happen every day, so if you're an early riser or looking for a reason to wake up before sunrise, this week's 3-planet alignment will be worth it. After all, when was the last time you caught three bright celestial bodies in such close proximity? A mini parade of planets will align above the eastern horizon, offering stargazers their very own cosmic makes this event so special? In addition to the beauty and divine timing surrounding this rare event, it reminds us of the sacred planetary rhythms happening a pair of binoculars and set your alarm! Here's how, when and where to watch this week's 3-planet alignment. This week, a beautiful lineup of Saturn, Venus and the moon will rise before the sun, and adorn the night three planets will be visible to the naked eye: Saturn up high, the moon just below and Venus glimmering brightly near the horizon. Saturn will be the dimmest of the trio, but still visible. The best time to catch a glimpse of the planetary alignment is from May 20 to May 24. Read below for a detailed breakdown of the moon's stages for best viewing. Tuesday, May 20: The moon will reach its last-quarter phase, rising at about midnight and setting just after noon. Thursday, May 22: The crescent moon will appear just a few degrees from Saturn an hour or so before dawn, while Venus shines brightly lower in the sky. Friday, May 23: The moon, now at a slimmer crescent, will sit close to Venus, while Saturn remains May 24: This is your last chance to catch a glimpse of the moon before it vanishes into the sun's glare for the new moon phase. Rising on the lower eastern horizon about an hour before sunrise, it will sit beside Venus. Together with Saturn, all three planets will appear in a line from top to bottom. Between May 20 and May 24, Venus, Saturn and the moon will be visible to the naked eye when looking toward the eastern horizon. With a pair of binoculars, far away from major light pollution, conditions will be just right for viewing. You could also catch a glimpse of 'Earthshine' on May 23, which is when the glow on the dark side of the moon is caused by the sunlight's reflection from the Earth's find the best viewing time for your location, Time and Date recommends using their Night Sky Tool. Be sure to select the correct date and look in the pre-dawn hours. Moreover, for the most accurate location-specific information, refer back to online planetariums such as Stellarium. Read the original article on People
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18-05-2025
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Best stargazing spectacles of summer 2025: Full moons, meteor showers and eclipses
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: When are the next full moons, eclipses? Summer 2025 stargazing guide
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10-05-2025
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May full moon will be a 'micromoon.' When to see the Flower Moon
The May full moon will reach peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. on Monday, May 12. But, it won't be as full as some of the other full moons we've seen recently because it's a micro moon. Micromoons look a bit smaller and dimmer than usual. They occur when a full moon coincides with the point in its orbit when it's farthest from Earth, known as apogee. As a result, the micromoon will appear about 14% smaller and 30% dimmer than usual. Micromoons rise two to three times a year. But it will still be beautiful. Here's what to know about it. The full moon in May will reach peak it's peak on Monday, but to sky gazers it will look full tarting Sunday night May 11 through early Tuesday, May 13. May brings the "Flower Moon," named for the wildflowers the burst into bloom in the North America this time of year. These flowers include lupine, violets (the state flower of Rhode Island), wild garlic, anemones and more. The name is derived from the Native American Algonquin peoples, the Farmer's Almanac noted. Other names include: Budding Moon (Cree) Leaf Budding Moon (Cree) Planting Moon (Dakota, Lakota) Egg Laying Moon (Cree) Frog Moon (Cree) Moon of the Shedding Ponies (Ogala) According to the Time and Date website, it is referred to as the "Milk Moon from the Old English Rimilcemona. It means three-milkings-month in modern English because cows were milked three times a day during this time of year. The Celtic and Old English names are Mothers' Moon, Bright Moon, Hare Moon, and Grass Moon." A full moon can be seen clearly with the naked eye. But in a past interview with USA Today Network, Tim Brothers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology technical Instructor and observatory manager, said with any case of stargazing, it's much better if you're using a good telescope or a pair of binoculars. According to Time and Date, they include: Strawberry Moon: June 11, 2025 Buck Moon: July 10, 2025 Sturgeon Moon: Aug. 9, 2025 Corn Moon: Sept. 7, 2025 Harvest Moon: Oct. 6, 2025 Beaver Moon: Nov. 5, 2025 This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: May 2025 full moon will be a micromoon. When the next full moon rise
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09-05-2025
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When is the next full moon? Here's how to see May's flower moon in Colorado
With a total lunar eclipse behind us and a nova explosion expected any day, there has been plenty to get excited about in the skies this year. And coming up in just a few days is the May full moon, known as the flower moon. It will be the second consecutive micromoon and once again gets its name from plant life emerging and blooming. Its alternative names similarly reference plant life. Here's what to know about the May full moon in 2025 including the meaning of its various names and when to check out the skies above. May's full Flower Moon reaches peak illumination at 10:55 a.m. MDT in Denver on Monday, May 12, according to Time and Date. It should appear bright and full from May 11 through 13. As you might guess, it comes from the arrival of spring flowers. Researchers and contemporary writing source the name to Indigenous people, either Algonquin or Dakota, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Most other names for May's full moon highlight the blooming plants or the time to plant for the farming season. Budding Moon and Leaf Budding Moon (Cree) Egg Laying Moon and Frog Moon (Cree) Moon of the Shedding Ponies (Oglala) Planting Moon (Dakota and Lakota) May's full moon will be a micromoon. This occurs when the moon is at its farthest point from Earth, known as its apogee. The distance makes it appear smaller and dimmer than usual; it is the opposite of a super moon. The June full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, arrives on Wednesday, June 11. Nate Trela covers trending news in Colorado and Utah for the USA TODAY Network. This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: When is the next full moon? Here's when, how to watch in Colorado
