
Prepare to look up at the sky! This month’s full moon, famously called the “Strawberry Moon,” is about to illuminate the night with a spectacular display.
This full moon marks the last of spring for those in the Northern Hemisphere. June’s Strawberry Moon will also be the lowest full moon visible this year from areas north of the equator, and it will be one of the moon’s farthest points from the sun.
According to timeanddate, the full moon will reach its peak at 12:43 AM on Wednesday, June 11, Pakistan Standard Time. For those observing Eastern Daylight Time, this moment arrives at 3:45 AM on the same day.
The June full moon appears lower in the sky across the Northern Hemisphere because it lies directly opposite the sun.
As we approach the summer solstice, which will occur on the night of June 20th or June 21st GMT, the sun will reach its zenith, meaning that this full moon will reflect as the lowest of the year.
Consequently, the Strawberry Moon will rise in the southeast just after sunset, travel across the southern sky while remaining relatively low on the horizon, and eventually set in the southwest as dawn breaks, as reported by Live Science.
Additionally, this Strawberry Moon will be located approximately 94,600 miles (152,200 kilometers) away from the sun, making it one of the most distant full moons from the sun.
Historically, full moons have been essential for ancient civilizations in keeping track of months and seasons.
The term “Strawberry Moon” originates from the time of year when wild strawberries begin to ripen in certain regions of the Northern Hemisphere, as noted by timeanddate.