Strawberry Moon, June
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The final full moon of spring, known as the strawberry moon, will happen early on Wednesday. But scientists say the best time to see it will be Tuesday night. June’s strawberry moon will be the lowest full moon of the year for stargazers north of the equator. The strawberry moon is named for the wild strawberries that ripen this time of year.
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Tuesday night will see June’s full moon, frequently called the “strawberry moon.” The name refers not to its color, but to the ripeness of the red berries this time of year. According to a 2023 NASA post celebrating the strawberry moon’s annual appearance, the name originates with the Algonquin tribes in the northeastern United States.
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A Strawberry Moon is set to rise this month and will be at its lowest point in nearly a decade. The moon may be named after a popular fruit but doesn't actually look like a strawberry. Here's what to know and when to catch the full moon on early Wednesday morning.
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