Hey, stargazers! 🌟 Get ready for a super special treat in June 2025: the rare Strawberry Moon will be lighting up the sky, and it’s going to look bigger and more golden than ever! 🌕🍓
What’s a Strawberry Moon? 🍓
The Strawberry Moon is the name given to the full moon that happens every June. But don’t worry, it doesn’t actually look like a strawberry! 🍓 The name comes from Native American tribes like the Algonquin, who used it to mark the time of year to pick ripe strawberries. Yum!
Why Is This Moon So Special? 🌕
In 2025, the Strawberry Moon will be extra special because of something called a major lunar standstill. Sounds fancy, right? It’s a cosmic event that happens only every 18.6 years! 🌌 During this time, the Moon’s path in the sky is at its most extreme, making it rise and set at its most northern and southern points on the horizon.
This means the full moon will appear super low in the sky. When the Moon is low, it looks huge and can turn a golden or reddish color because its light is passing through more of Earth’s atmosphere. It’s like a giant, glowing ball right on the horizon! 🌅
The Magical Moon Illusion 🎩
Have you ever noticed how the Moon looks bigger when it’s near the horizon? That’s called the moon illusion. It’s a trick our eyes play on us! When the Moon is low, it looks larger compared to buildings, trees, or mountains. So get ready to be amazed!
Mark Your Calendars! 🗓️
Don’t miss this once-in-a-generation event! The next time the Strawberry Moon will be this low in the sky won’t be until 2043. So gather your friends and family, find a clear view of the horizon, and enjoy the spectacular sight! 🌠
Fun Fact!
Other cultures have cool names for the June full moon too! Some call it the Rose Moon or the Honey Moon, reflecting the start of summer and sweet times ahead. 🌹🍯
Happy stargazing, everyone! Keep looking up! 👆✨
Reference(s):
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