Many cultures name full Moons, and while the names differ, we can all agree that June’s full Moon is a sweet sight to behold. The “Strawberry Moon”, as the last full Moon of Spring or the first full Moon of Summer is called, gained its name from the time of year when berries ripen. The name however doesn’t necessarily imply the Moon is red, though it does appear a reddish color when rising or setting. The Moon will appear full for about three days from early Wednesday morning through early Saturday morning. This year the Strawberry Moon is closer and larger than an average full Moon. When we have such a large bright Moon, it is sometimes called a Super Moon.
Whether you call it strawberry, honey, mead, or rose, enjoy the view this evening.
Image credit: NASA
Learn more about Moon phases at: https://moon.nasa.gov/moon-in-motion/moon-phases/
By Nancy Neal Jones
NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center