2025 Strawberry Moon:
This week, the sky of the United Kingdom will witness a full Strawberry Moon, which is a rare occurrence that has not been observed in nearly twenty years.
Stargazers in the northern hemisphere will be able to observe the full moon on June 11th, which will be located quite low in the southern sky.
This will cause the Moon to appear to be significantly larger than it normally would be.
As a result of an occurrence that is referred to as a “major lunar standstill,” the opportunity will not present itself again until the year 2043.
What is the Strawberry Moon and why is this one rare?
The full moons that occur in the month of June are referred to as the Strawberry Moon.
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanack, which is an external source, it was given its name after the harvest season that was noted by indigenous Americans.
This season signified the time of year when people harvested wild strawberries. Referring to full moons by their special nicknames made it easier to keep track of time and monitor the shifting seasons.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the full moon that occurs in June is often the one that hangs the lowest of the entire year. Because of a “major lunar standstill” that occurred earlier this year, the effects of which can still be seen, it is possible that it will be amplified this month.
This is because the consequences of the standstill are still visible.
At this point, the Moon is at its most northerly and southerly positions on the horizon, indicating that it has reached the most extreme points of its orbit around the Earth for that particular period of time.
It takes place once every 18.6 years, and the effects are most noticeable when the moon is at its full phase.
This moon is not projected to reach this low again until the year 2043.
When and how to see it?
It is anticipated that there will be bright skies across a significant portion of England and even in the south-west of Scotland as the full moon rises on Wednesday night.
It is anticipated that cloud cover will be present in the regions of Northern Ireland, north-west Scotland, the Western Isles, and south-west England, which will reduce the likelihood of obtaining a favorable view of the full Strawberry Moon.
The moon rises in the east, like the sun. It is important to remember that the BBC Weather App allows you to find the prediction for your area.
Is the Strawberry Moon pink?
The Strawberry Moon can seem to have a crimson tinge, indeed. Still, its name has nothing to do with this.
The moon’s position so near the horizon causes the light it reflects toward Earth to pass through the thinner, lower layer of atmosphere.
Shorter wavelengths of light (“blue light”) are scattered, while longer wavelengths of light, such as red, reach human vision, giving the Moon a crimson appearance much as in a beautiful sunset.
The Full Strawberry Moon will have its lowest UK sky appearance since 2006.
Tonight the United Kingdom’s sky will be blessed with a full Strawberry Moon and an unusual occurrence not seen in almost twenty years.
Tuesday night, stargazers in the northern hemisphere observed a nearly full moon low in the southern sky, giving the impression of a far bigger moon than usual. A ‘great lunar standstill’ causes the Moon to attain its greatest phase on Wednesday night.
Not until the year 2043 will the next opportunity to see the moon at such a low height arise.
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