Get ready to see the first full moon of summer as the stunning Strawberry Moon rises tonight (June 29).
The moon officially reaches its full phase at 7:57 p.m. EDT (2357 GMT) on June 29 when it sits opposite the sun in Earth's sky and appears fully illuminated. While that will mark the exact moment of the full moon, our lunar neighbor will appear bright and round for a night or two before and after.
June's full moon will be the lowest-hanging full moon of the year. That's because it occurs close to the summer solstice, when the sun reaches its highest point in the daytime sky. As a full moon always appears opposite the sun, it follows the opposite path across the sky, tracing the year's lowest arc.
Look east shortly after sunset to watch the Strawberry Moon climb into the evening sky among the stars of the constellation Sagittarius.
June's full moon is known as the Strawberry Moon, a name linked to the short strawberry harvesting season traditionally observed by Native American tribes. Other names ...
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