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Metro
11-06-2025
- General
- Metro
When is the Strawberry Moon and how to see it?
The summer full moon is here, so don't miss out on seeing the rare Strawberry Moon. Although there are sometimes more than 12 full moons in one year, there are 12 popular full moon names corresponding to each monthly full moon. It'll be at its brightest on Wednesday evening – but how can you see it in all its glory? And why is it known as a Strawberry Moon? Here's what you need to know about the phenomenon. First things first – it doesn't mean that the full moon is pink – even if it can sometimes appear that way in the sky. No, the Moon does not become a giant celestial strawberry either. Many cultures have named the full moons across the lunar calendar throughout history, such as the 'Full Wolf Moon' or the 'Full Flower Moon'. The Strawberry Moon, like many of these lunar monikers, comes from Native American culture. In North America, strawberry harvesting traditionally takes place in June, with the indigenous Haida people calling it the Berries Ripen Moon. Many spiritualists and local cultures associate the Strawberry Moon with energy and renewal, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, with the orange and pink-ish Moon also going by: The Rose Moon in European cultures, as it's when the flower blooms on the continent. The Hot Moon as it marks the beginning of the warm summer season. The Budding Moon of Plants and Shrubs is what the indigenous Tlingit peoples call it, as it ushers in plant growth. The Moon When the Ducks Come Back, named by the Lakota people, as ducks return when the pale-coloured Moon shines above. If you want to see the rare Strawberry Moon, you'll need to be out and about at the optimal time and location on Wednesday. The sixth Moon of the year will become visible from around 10.46pm today, June 11, as the Moon rises, although it was already visible last night. Any spot that is away from the light pollution of cities or towns will be good for stargazing and observing the phenomenon. As the Strawberry Moon hangs lower than usual, it is likely to be visible even in London if the night is clear. The Met Office forecast shows that the sky above London should be clear of clouds from about 8pm tonight. The June full moon is the closest to midsummer and also the furthest away from the Sun. More Trending But rather than being red, it will appear orange or slightly rusty red when it's close to the horizon, according to the BBC Sky at Night Magazine. So, to the naked eye, the special moon might not appear any more red than usual, as the nickname comes from its cultural background. The next full moon after the summer equinox will be the Buck Moon in July. Here are all the full moon dates, times and names in the UK this year. January 13 – Wolf Moon February 12 – Snow Moon March 14 – Worm Moon April 13- Pink Moon May 12 – Flower Moon June 11 – Strawberry Moon July 10 – Buck Moon August 9 – Sturgeon Moon September 7 – Corn/Harvest Moon October 7 – Hunter's Moon November 5 – Beaver Moon December 4 – Cold Moon This article was first published on June 3, 2023. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: The Full Moon in Sagittarius brings you a key life lesson — your star sign's tarot horoscope MORE: What is a Strawberry Moon? Best time and how to see full moon in the UK
The Citizen
13-05-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
May's full-flower moon appears tonight – Here is what you should know
May's full-flower moon appears tonight – Here is what you should know Pretoria skies will be lit up tonight as the Full Flower Moon makes its appearance, offering residents a chance to witness one of the most radiant lunar displays of the year. Traditionally named for the burst of wildflowers that bloom in May, this full moon is a seasonal highlight for stargazers and nature lovers alike. According to the May full moon gets its name from the abundance of wildflowers that spring into life at this time of year, and it promises a stunning view for skywatchers worldwide. If you missed the Full Flower Moon last night, don't worry — it will still appear full to the casual stargazer for another night or two. In South Africa, 2025 will have 12 full moons. Here's a list of the full moons with their names and dates: January 13: Mantis Moon February 12: Dassie Moon March 14: Harvest Moon April 13: Diamond Moon May 12: Frost Moon June 11: Sisters Moon July 10: Meerkat Moon August 9: Peace Moon September 7: Spring Moon October 7: Whale Moon November 5: Milk Moon December 4: Springbok Moon Also read: Three more arrested in Pretoria journalist and partner murders after community tip-off Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Metro
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Metro
What was the Flower Moon and when will the next one be?
May's full moon – known as the 'Flower Moon' – dazzled people across the UK last night. Also referred to as 'Planting Moon' or 'Milky Moon', it was at its most visible at 5.56pm. Amazed by the phenomenon, starwatchers took to social media to share pictures of the luminous orb rising above rooftops and trees – and they did not disappoint. From London's skyline to Cambridgeshire's Ely Cathedral, the display drew people to their windows for hours. The moon looked much brighter than usual due to the clear skies offering excellent weather conditions. It was visible across much of the Northern Hemisphere and Nasa alerted people to the cosmic wonder: 'Look up tonight for the Full Flower Moon named after the abundance of blossoms that fill the Northern Hemisphere at this time of year.' The 'Flower Moon' is the name given to May's full moon, a term rooted in Native American and Old English traditions. It reflects the time of year when wildflowers are in full bloom across the Northern Hemisphere. Every full moon in May carries this name, while full moons in other times of the year have different ones. The 'Flower Moon' became forming in the early afternoon until reached its peak just before 6pm. Nasa said the satellite planet will appear full for a couple of days before it moves into its next phase. As it begins its journey back toward the sun, the opposite side of the moon now reflects its light. The lighted side appears to shrink, but the moon's orbit is simply carrying it out of view from our perspective. Unfortunately, there will not be another full moon in May, which means that people will have to wait another whole year to witness a 'Flower Moon'. More Trending The next full moon – referred to as known as 'Strawberry Moon' – falls on June 11, according to the Royal Observatory. In North America, the harvesting of strawberries in June gives that month's full moon its name. Europeans have dubbed it the rose moon, while other cultures named it the hot moon for the beginning of the summer heat. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Huge chunk of Soviet rocket may have broken up over southern England MORE: Lego has a new space shuttle set and this one comes with its own private jet MORE: Elon Musk reveals terrifying reason Mars is 'life insurance for humanity'
New York Post
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
2025 Full Flower Moon: Shocking truths bloom under the 'assassin's moon'
Step up and shout out, folks, the Full Flower Moon in Scorpio is upon us. The Full Flower Moon rises and shines on May 12, 2025, at 12:56 PM EST in intense AF Scorpio, the sign of death and rebirth, intimacy and underbellies, sex and power, control and release. Full Moon May 2025 6 The Full Flower Moon is peaking at 22 degrees of Scorpio. Ambreen – What makes this moon even more acute is that it is peaking at 22 degrees of Scorpio. This is known as the 'assassin's degree,' as the energy is critical — kill or be killed — and associated with karmic contracts and responsibilities. But what needs to be slain or consumed is not another person but another version of ourselves. Paired with Pluto, our planet of shadows, retrograding and revealing in Aquarius, this killer Scorpio moon is meant to provoke, to point to the areas in life where we are stuck or stagnant, and raise a sharpened claw towards the way out. Onward and through.. Remember my babies, that those born with Scorpio moons have the powerful ability to rengenerate, and the divine capacity to alchemize pain into purpose, and we are all gifted with that medicine during this lunation. What is a Flower Moon 6 The full moon in Scorpio will directly oppose Uranus, our planet of the outlandish and the unexpected. Papilouz Studio – The full moon in Scorpio will directly oppose Uranus in Taurus, a planet known as 'The Great Awakener' for its capacity to disrupt, destroy, liberate, and cast us out and anew. This Uranian influence could unceremoniously edge us to burn the boats of before, choose freedom over fear, and courage over comfort. 'I am a necessary part of an important search to which there is no end.' Keith Haring Also, in the interest of public health and as the brilliant astrologer Evan Nathaniel Grim notes, this is the full moon when folks are most likely to catch an STI or an unwanted pregnancy. Look alive, wrap it up, and don't let your great awakening be a rash. Full Flower Moon 6 During the Full Moon, Mercury in Taurus will square Pluto in Aquarius. janez volmajer – During the full moon, Mercury in Taurus will form a tense square with Pluto. Mercury is the mind and its expressions, and Pluto is the buried, the exiled, and the subconscious, in kind and not so kind; this aspect gives rise to triggering conversations and erratic behaviors. If Taurus is the sun drunk surface, Scorpio is the truth that comes from the bottom up. Rest assured, though, whatever comes up (Pluto) and is let out (Mercury) is actually in service of improved stability and increased abundance (Taurus). 6 Artist Keith Haring paints a mural on the handball wall at Clarkson Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Newsday RM via Getty Images Fall apart to come together, so to speak. Full moons are always about release and revelation, but as Taurus/Scorpio is the axis of the possessive/obsessive, and form(Taurus)/transform (Scorpio), there's added impetus to let go, break free, and let others be. If Taurus is the sun drunk surface, Scorpio is the truth that comes from the bottom up. Artist and activist Keith Haring, himself a Taurus sun with a Scorpio moon, embodies this axis with the belief: 'I am a necessary part of an important search to which there is no end.' Here's to that ceaseless seeking. Flower Moon meaning 6 The Full Flower Moon gets his name from the blooms that flood the earth this time of year. jakkapan – As per the Farmer's Almanac, the Algonquin people called May's full moon the Flower Moon, a reference to the boom of blooms that carpeted North America in late spring. Other names for this moon include the Leaf Budding Moon, marking the awakening of flora and fauna as the weather warms, and the Planting Moon, denoting the time when seeds should be sown for the summer to come. The Cree called this month's moon the Egg Laying Moon and Frog Moon, while the Oglala knew it as Moon of the Shedding Ponies. From flowers to ponies, seeds to eggs, all names reflect the promise of vitality and the power of changing forms. In reference to the Flower Moon falling in the sign of rot and renewal, it becomes a symbol for what can flourish when we turn over the soil of ourselves. How will the full moon in Scorpio affect my zodiac sign? 6 The house within your birth chart ruled by Scorpio can tell you how this full moon will express itself in your life. Pamela Ranya – Because this full moon falls in a fixed axis, those with personal planets in the fixed signs: looking at you, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius, and specifically those with placements between 18 to 26 degrees, will feel the effects of this lunation most acutely. To determine how this full moon will express itself in your life, look to the house within your birth chart ruled by Scorpio. When is the next full moon? The next full moon will be the Full Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius, rising on Wednesday, June 11th, and peaking around 3:44 a.m. Astrologer Reda Wigle researches and irreverently reports on planetary configurations and their effect on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture, and personal experience. To book a reading, visit her website.
New York Post
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
5 rituals to get in touch with your hidden self for this week's Full Flower Moon in Scorpio
Ahoy, star seeds! One of the most powerful full moons of the year is upon us. On Monday, May 12th at 12:56 PM EST, the Full Flower Moon will peak at 22 degrees of Scorpio. Advertisement Full moons are always about revealing and feeling, but at 22 degrees in the sign of death and regeneration, energies are amplified and shadows grow ever taller. While the moon peaks early Monday afternoon, we will feel the effects of this lunation for several days after the main event. Because this one is a damn doozy, it may be best to wait until after the peak to see where the light has fallen and our work can begin. According to astrologer Magdalena of MyMetaphysicalMaven, this moon will hit hard for all signs, and we can likewise all benefit from the following shadowwork rituals. 1. Journal what you can't say out loud 3 Like your therapist, the full moon in Scorpio wants you to journal more. creatfive – Advertisement As the Greek poet (and probable Scorpio) Sappho reminds us, 'what cannot be said will be wept.' Be it a fear, confession, or fantasy, the full moon is a high time to let it bubble up and over and onto paper. And there's a reason why your therapist is begging you to journal: What is a blank page if not a mirror, folks? What is a pen if not a thread that pulls us through? 2. Digital exorcism Advertisement Fixed signs like Scorpio low-key love to hold on to things that hold them back: jobs, people, habits and beliefs. Under this full moon, you are invited and encouraged to do away with any text or photo evidence that makes you feel shame, regret, or restriction. Consider the pictures and messages you release into the digital ether a bat call to the universe that you are ready to accept the new and the sublime. Double down on calling in the good good by writing the following sentence in your notes app, ashes, blessed dirt or in blood/semen/watercolor paint in your journal 'I am open to receiving all type of abundance.' Hear, hear. 3. List three grudges you're holding on to and the real reasons why Advertisement 3 A Scorpio never forgets. Lutfar – As a fixed water sign, Scorpio forgets nothing and forgive even less. Under the light of this moon, if you can't let it go let it be an exercise in self-inquiry, ask yourself: What are you gaining by holding on? Does it still sting? What original wound lives below the infraction that inspired the grudge? If you release those feelings, what could you welcome into the space that's left? 4. Sit quietly for 10 minutes and notice the thoughts that emerge and repeat As full moons represent the closing of a cycle, get curious about the circles you find yourself spinning. Can you observe them without judgment? What are they demanding? To rid a haunted home of spirits, many paranormal experts recommend asking the ghosts what they need or want. As doom loops are both a maladaptive coping mechanism and something of a haunting, ask yours what they need and more importantly, what they are distracting you from. Get to the source and get to sorting it out. 5. Write down a painful truth you've been avoiding 3 Face your darkest self — and welcome transformation. Shomixer – Advertisement Lore holds that in order to cast out a demon, you must call it by its name. In this sense, when we give something language, we give it both form and the ability to be transformed. Similarly, by writing down a painful truth, you can face it and give it the space to change form from fear to freedom, a blockade to a building block. Astrologer Reda Wigle researches and irreverently reports on planetary configurations and their effect on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture and personal experience. To book a reading, visit her website.
