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How to See June's Strawberry Moon
The moon will appear warm and low on the horizon as its light passes through more atmosphere, astronomers said.
- The Strawberry Moon reached its peak full phase on Monday, June 29, at 7:57 p.m. ET and will appear bright and full to the naked eye through Wednesday, July 1.
- Native American tribes historically named the June moon the Strawberry Moon to mark the short wild strawberry harvesting season, with other traditional names including the Rose Moon, Hot Moon, and Mead Moon.
- June's full moon is the lowest-hanging of the year, tracing a low arc across the sky due to the summer solstice sun angle, and takes on a warm golden hue rather than appearing pink.
- Observers may experience the 'moon illusion,' an optical phenomenon that makes the celestial body appear larger near the horizon, though the moon may also be referred to as a 'micro-moon' due to its distance.
- As the moon's illumination wanes, the lunar cycle progresses toward the next new moon on July 14, calculated by astronomers when the moon is exactly 180 degrees opposite the sun.
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