Sky watchers will have another chance to catch a glimpse of a full moon in June -- but this full moon is very special. Strawberry month will appear in the sky in mid June If you are interested in seeing it with your own eyes, here is what you need to know. NASA pointed out that the full moon in June 2022 is not called strawberry month because it looks like a strawberry.
The name was given to the moon by the Algonquin tribe in the United States and Canada. They are named after this plant, which is very abundant in their area.
The full moon in June is expected to peak at 7:52 a.m. ET on Tuesday, June 14. The moon will be visible throughout the night, but it will reach its peak fullness in the morning. If the sky doesn't match, you can also watch it on Wednesday, June 15, when it is almost a full moon.
NASA also called the full moon in June the "marginal supermoon.". Supermoon refers to the time when the moon is closest to the earth. This creates a larger illusion than the normal moon. We call this approach perigee. Since this is not a complete supermoon, most sky watchers may not notice any difference in the size of the moon.
Like most full moons, the June full moon has multiple names to choose from. Because its name is Algonquin, many people call it "strawberry month", but an ancient European name for this full moon is honey moon or Mead moon. Historically, the end of June is often the time when honey can be harvested. Therefore, some people think that the full moon in June is the "sweetest" moon.
Many people use "honeymoon" to describe the first month of marriage. Historically, June has been the customary month for weddings. Therefore, some people associate the origin of the word with this particular full moon.
Others call it flower moon, hoe moon, planting moon, or even hot moon. No matter what you call it, there is no doubt that the full moon in June will be beautiful. Go out to have a look at the beautiful full moon on the evening of the th.