If you like observing astronomical phenomena, look up tonight. You’ll be able to see June‘s full moon, also known as the Strawberry Moon, which will turn the sky into a real masterpiece! The satellite will appear on the night of Tuesday the 10th and will peak at around 4:46 am on Wednesday the 11th.
The phenomenon will be more visible in the northern hemisphere, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be able to see it here in the south. The Strawberry Moon will also appear in the Brazilian sky, and you won’t need much to see it. Check it out!
The Strawberry Moon will be even more special in 2025!
When hearing about the Strawberry Moon, many people imagine that the satellite will appear reddish in the sky. But the name doesn’t come from the color, but from a Native American tradition. June coincides with the end of spring in the northern hemisphere, a time when the natives were harvesting strawberries. Thus, the June full moon was named after the fruit.
This year, the event coincides with the great lunar standstill, which makes the moon appear much higher in the southern hemisphere sky. The phenomenon is rare and only occurs every 18 years and 6 months, so we won’t see the moon this high until 2043.
The combination of the two phenomena will cause an unparalleled astronomical event, even more impressive than the beautiful full moons that decorate São Paulo’s sky.
How to watch the June full moon?
The first thing you need to observe the Strawberry Moon is clear skies. The next step is to look for a place with as few lights as possible, as bright places can obscure the moon’s glow. If you can, also look for a high place with good visibility of the horizon, without tall buildings blocking the view.