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The South African
3 hours ago
- Science
- The South African
Strawberry Moon: When to view June's full moon
Skywatchers are in for a treat on Tuesday, 10 June, as June's full moon – the Strawberry Moon – reaches peak illumination at on Wednesday, 11 June at 21:44 (SA time). However, despite the name, the moon won't appear pink. The 'Strawberry Moon' traces back to Native American tribes, who named it after the short, sweet wild strawberry harvest season. This year's Strawberry Moon is the lowest full moon in nearly 20 years, thanks to the moon's 18.6-year orbital cycle. Because it hovers low on the horizon, Earth's atmosphere filters the light, giving the moon a warmer, reddish-orange hue. How best to watch: Look to the eastern horizon on June 10 evening for moonrise on for moonrise Best viewed from dark, elevated spots away from city lights Expect the warmest glow just after moonrise when it's closest to the horizon Pro tip: Bring binoculars or a camera for this low-hanging lunar moment – it won't return until 2043. DATE NAME 13 January Wolf Moon 12 February Snow Moon 14 March Worm Moon 12 April Pink Moon 12 May Flower Moon 11 June Strawberry Moon 10 July Buck Moon 9 August Sturgeon Moon 7 September Corn Moon 6 October Harvest Moon 5 November Beaver Moon 4 December Cold Moon Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
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 Mirror
4 days ago
- Science
- Daily Mirror
'Strawberry Moon' to rise in rare sky event not repeating until 2043
The first full Moon of meteorological summer, known as the 'Strawberry Moon', will light up the skies for stargazers on June 11 - the Moon will sit low in the southern sky Stargazers in the UK are gearing up for a cosmic display as the 'Strawberry Moon' is set to rise next week, but something's different this time around. June's full Moon is an event that casts a glow on our celestial neighbour when sunlight completely illuminates the side of the Moon facing Earth – an occurrence that takes place every 29.5 days, marking a full lunar cycle. The approach of summer heralds the first full Moon of the season, affectionately termed the 'Strawberry Moon', scheduled to grace the night sky on June 11. However, due to a recent occurrence known as a "major lunar standstill", this year's Strawberry Moon will find itself in an atypical position in the British skies. Observers can expect to see the full Strawberry Moon hanging unusually low in the southern sky - the lowest it gets throughout its 18.6-year orbital journey. It's been a long time since the full Moon appeared so low, with the previous occurrence dating back over 18 years to 2006, and it won't repeat until 2043. But what exactly makes the Strawberry Moon standout, and does it actually look different? The Moon dances around Earth in a tilted orbit, which spans almost 20 years, leading to interesting phenomena such as major and minor lunar standstills, during which the Moon reaches extreme points on the horizon, making it appear peculiarly low or high in the sky. Stargazers are in for a treat as the Strawberry Moon is set to rise just 10 days before the summer solstice on June 21, promising a celestial spectacle, reports the Manchester Evening News. NASA has revealed that moons generally appear lower in the sky around the summer solstice, explaining: "On the summer solstice the sun appears highest in the sky for the year. Full moons are opposite the sun, so a full moon near the summer solstice will be low in the sky." Not only will the Moon be hanging low in the night sky, but it's also expected to look larger than usual, with BBC Sky at Night Magazine confirming this illusion. The reason behind the Moon's enlarged appearance is its proximity to the horizon, which tends to make it seem more substantial than it actually is. Best time to see 'Strawberry Moon' in UK For those keen to catch a glimpse of the 'Strawberry Moon' in the UK, mark your calendars for 8.44am BST when the Moon will reach its full phase. Although it will be daylight by then, with sunrise at approximately 4.45am on June 11, the prime viewing time will be at dusk on Tuesday, June 10, when the Moon will dominate the night sky, appearing full all through the night. Why it's called the 'Strawberry Moon'? Each month's full Moon has its own unique moniker; January's is known as the 'Wolf Moon', while February's is dubbed the ' Snow Moon'. Despite not taking on a berry-like hue, the 'Strawberry Moon' owes its name to the season when wild strawberries begin to ripen, as noted by the Farmers' Almanac. Other traditional names for this June spectacle include Rose Moon, Hot Moon, and Mead Moon. Below is the full Moon schedule for 2025, as well as the name given to each one: Monday, January 13 – Wolf Moon Wednesday, February 12 – Snow Moon Friday, March 14 – Worm Moon Saturday, April 12 – Pink Moon (Micromoon) Monday, May 12 – Flower Moon (Micromoon) Wednesday, June 11 – Strawberry Moon Thursday, July 10 – Buck Moon Saturday, August 9 – Sturgeon Moon Monday, October 6 – Hunter's Moon (Supermoon) Wednesday, November 5 – Beaver Moon (Supermoon) Thursday, December 4 – Cold Moon (Supermoon)
Telegraph
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
ITV racing tips: Saturday April 26 – Sandown, Leicester and Haydock
There are seven meetings taking place across the UK and Ireland on Saturday. ITV Racing's cameras will be in attendance at Sandown, where the finale of its jumps schedule takes place. In addition, the ITV4 broadcast that starts at 1.30pm and runs through to 5pm will feature a selected race each from the Leicester and Haydock cards. Our expert has picked out four selections from these contests. ITV Racing tips – Sandown, Leicester and Haydock, April 26 1.20, Sandown – Wolf Moon (each-way) @ 11/1 with Betfair 2.40, Haydock – Myal @ 4/1 with Betfair 4.10, Sandown – Klarc Kent (each-way) @ 25/1 with Betfair 4.45, Sandown – Ike Sport @ 13/2 with Betfair Odds provided by Betfair and correct at the time of writing. If you already have a Betfair account and are looking for a new bookmaker to use for this week's racing, check out more free bets from the best betting sites, reviewed by our experts. 1.20, Sandown – Josh Gifford Novices' Handicap Chase (Class 2, 2m 4f) We are taking a chance on WOLF MOON, who has shown a lot of potential in his brief career so far. On debut in January, the five-year-old finished second at Huntingdon and then claimed a maiden victory at Southwell in February. Ben Pauling's gelding then won on his return to Huntingdon last month. This is a step up, but one that he looks equipped to handle. 2.40, Haydock – Handicap Stakes (Class 2, 7f) MYAL gave a strong performance over a longer trip at Docaster on his return in March. He had previously won his last four races in 2024. Two of those victories came at Haydock – and with this race back at a more familiar 7f, he could enjoy a third success on this favoured course. 4.10, Sandown – Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Class 1, 3m 4f) The betting for this race is dominated by the Willie Mullins stable – and just as we did at the Scottish Grand National, we are going to ignore his main contenders and go for his outsider KLARC KENT. On that occasion, the nine-year-old gelding was narrowly beaten into second by Captain Cody. With this being a shorter trip, stamina will not be such an issue and we are backing him to at least make the places. 4.45, Sandown – Handicap Stakes (Class 2, 2m 4f) IKE SPORT won this race emphatically last year. Since then the Spanish Moon gelding has failed to perform at the same level, but as he comes down the weights there is reason to believe in a reversal of form. He ran well to finish fifth in the Handicap Hurdle at Aintree, when he got caught too far back. We think he will push on and challenge in this contest again.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Kristen's Classroom: February's snow moon
AUSTIN (KXAN) – It's a treat that occurs every month and for February, it's the Full Snow Moon that lights up the night sky. The moon transitions through 8 phases depending on its position between Earth and the Sun. those phases are: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. A full moon occurs once a month as it takes about 29.5 days for the moon to complete the cycle of phases. A nickname is given to the full moon of each month, these names are rooted in 'ancient traditions often from Native American, European or other cultural lore' as stated by The names are as follows: 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 – Harvest Moon November – Beaver Moon December – Cold Moon Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
