June’s full moon is a sight – the full strawberry moon.
The moon gets its name from the Native American Algonquian tribes in the northeastern U.S., as well as the Ojibwe, Dakota and Lakota peoples, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. This is because June is when strawberries ripen and are ready to be picked.
When is the Strawberry Moon?
The Strawberry Moon peaks on Monday, June 29, at 7:57 p.m. ET, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. It will still look full a few days before and after it peaks.
Why is it called the Strawberry Moon?
It actually has nothing to do with the hue of the moon, but rather marks the ripening of strawberries each June, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. As flowers bloom and early fruit ripens, June is known as a great time of abundance.
What else is June’s full moon called?
The Strawberry Moon is also known as the Birth Moon, Hot Moon, Blooming Moon, and the Green Corn Moon.
The moon’s nicknames, like April’s Pink Moon, May’s Flower Moon or June’s Strawberry Moon, originated from Native Americans, Colonial Americans and European and other cultures’ names for the moon.
When is the next full moon after the Strawberry Moon?
The next full moon after June’s strawberry moon will be the buck moon on July 29.
The July full moon is expected to peak at 10:36 a.m. ET, according to Space.com.
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This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: The strawberry moon peaks soon. Here is what to know
Reporting by Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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