Strawberry moon: Another celestial event on June 24
The world is going to witness another celestial event in the night sky which is the strawberry moon. The Strawberry Moon, which will appear on June 24, is the first full moon after the Summer solstice when it reaches its full phase.
The astronomers are anxiously waiting for the strawberry moon which will appear on June 24 and it will be the biggest and the brightest. Stargazers have researched about the same and found significant results on the strawberry moon. June’s full moon gets its name from all the strawberries that are ready to be harvested during this season. Other names it takes are the Blooming Moon, Birth Moon, Honey Moon, and Mead Moon. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is referred to as the Hot Moon as it coincides with the beginning of the summer season north of the equator. The Strawberry Moon will appear for more than a day in the night sky, unlike the normal moon when the full phase lasts for a day.
The northern hemisphere can witness the strawberry moon much easier but unfortunately, India will not be able to see the strawberry moon.
The Strawberry Moon marks the last full moon of the spring season and the first of the summer season. The summer season in the northern hemisphere began on Monday when places north of the equator experience the longest day of the year.
The Strawberry moon will appear for more than a day in the night sky, unlike the normal moon when the full phase lasts for a day. Normally, there are three full moons between the Summer Solstice and Equinox. However, in 2021 there are four such phases.
