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Yahoo
06-07-2025
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- Yahoo
How to spot July's low-rise 'Buck Moon', the farthest full moon from the sun in 2025
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The first full moon of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere is about to rise. Known as the Buck Moon, it will turn full Thursday, July 10 and will be one of the lowest-hanging full moons of the year. Although the moon officially reaches its full phase at 4:38 p.m. EDT on June 10, that moment occurs while the moon is still below the horizon for viewers in North America. The best time to see the full Buck Moon will be at moonrise, at dusk, on Thursday evening, when the moon will appear on the eastern horizon as an orange orb. Use a moon calculator to determine the exact time you should look for the moon from your location. The Buck Moon will be in Sagittarius, one of the most famous summer constellations in the Northern Hemisphere. However, this zodiacal constellation lacks bright stars, so don't expect to see any close to the full moon. July's full moon is one of the lowest of the year, second only to June 11's Strawberry Moon, because it occurs relatively early in the month. By definition, a full moon is opposite the sun in the sky, so it mirrors its position. When the sun is highest in the sky — as it was at the summer solstice on June 20 — the moon is at its lowest. The Buck Moon will, therefore, mirror the sun's low winter arc, rising during dusk in the southeastern sky, drifting across the southern sky without getting too far above the southern horizon, and then setting in the southwest at dawn. (This phenomenon works both ways, with the full moon closest to the December solstice being the highest of the year.) Related: How to photograph the moon: Tips on camera gear, settings and composition The Buck Moon's proximity to the horizon throughout the night will enhance its apparent size and color, making it appear larger than usual. The "moon illusion" is the name for this trick our brains play on us, according to NASA. —Moon: Facts about our planet's lunar companion —How long does it take to travel to the moon? —Moon quiz: What do you know about our nearest celestial neighbor? The Buck Moon will also be the farthest full moon from the sun because Earth's orbit of the sun is slightly elliptical. On July 3, Earth was at aphelion, its farthest point from the sun on its orbital path. Since the next full moon is on the side of Earth facing away from the sun, it is the farthest full moon of the year. The Buck Moon is named for new-growth antlers on male deer that emerge in July in North America, according to Other Native American names for this month's full moon include the Salmon Moon, Raspberry Moon and Thunder Moon. An English name for July's full moon is the Hay Moon, for its closeness to the midsummer harvest, while Celtic names for it include the Claiming Moon, Wyrt Moon, Herb Moon and Mead Moon. The next full moon, the Sturgeon Moon, will rise on Saturday, Aug. 9.
CBS News
10-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
The full "Strawberry Moon" is this week. Here's how to see it in the Baltimore area.
The moon will reach its next full phase early Wednesday morning, and most of Baltimore will have an unobstructed view. June's full moon is known as the "Strawberry Moon." What is a Strawberry Moon? The strawberry reference is due to the fact that the timing of the late spring full moon coincides with the peak ripeness and traditional harvesting of wild strawberries. Tuesday night's full strawberry moon will feature the lowest moonrise on the horizon since 2006 due to a major lunar standstill. The pattern occurs every 18.6 years when the moon sets and rises at its most northern and southern points on the horizon. What time will the full moon be visible? The moon will rise at about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Maryland. It will appear nearly full as it will not reach its true full status until 3:43 a.m. The moon will set around 5:23 a.m. in Baltimore. Times can vary depending on location. The viewing conditions will be ideal Tuesday night into Wednesday with clear skies and temperatures in the 70s at moonrise. Marylanders will be able to see the full strawberry moon in the southeast sky. When is the next full moon? There will be 25 chances to see the full moon in 2025, with the next one occurring on July 10. The night skies get even more interesting this fall with a total lunar eclipse in September, followed by three supermoons in October, November and December. A supermoon occurs when the moon's closest pass to Earth coincides with its full phase.
The Independent
10-06-2025
- Science
- The Independent
A ‘rare' moon only visible every 19 years will light up skies tonight
The "Strawberry Moon," June's full moon, will be visible in the night sky, reaching its fullest on the evening of June 10th and into the morning of June 11th. The name "Strawberry Moon" comes from its appearance during the harvesting season for strawberries, not from the Moon's actual colour. The Moon may appear pink due to light scattering through Earth's atmosphere when it's near the horizon. This month's Moon will be low in the sky due to a "major lunar standstill," an event that occurs every 19 years. When low on the horizon, the Moon can appear larger due to the contrast with objects on the horizon, potentially making it seem bigger than a super moon.
The Independent
10-06-2025
- Science
- The Independent
Strawberry moon 2025: When will June's full moon rise and how to see it
The world is about to be treated to a rare kind of 'Strawberry Moon ' when it rises in the sky tonight. It will reach its fullest moment on the evening of 10 June and into the morning of the 11th, though will be visible for a few days afterwards. It will rise in the evening as normal and should be easily visible in the night sky. Unlike other celestial spectacles, it doesn't need any particular preparation or equipment – seeing the pink moon just means going out and looking up. There are ways to make the process a little easier, however. It might be useful to look up the exact time of moonrise, for instance, and apps such as Dark Sky can be used to locate where the Moon is sitting in the sky. The 'Strawberry Moon' name doesn't refer to anything about the Moon itself. Instead, it is just the name given to June's full moon, and is apparently taken from the fact that it tends to appear around harvesting season for the fruit. But it may appear a little pink. This month's Moon will be relatively near the horizon, and when that happens the light that hits it can be scattered through our Earth's atmosphere, giving the planet a red, orange or pink tinge. This month's Moon is also notable for another reason. It will sit very low in the sky – known as a 'major lunar standstill' – which only happens every 19 years. When the Moon is low in the sky, it appears larger because of the contrast with the objects visible on the horizon. The effect can actually mean that it looks much bigger than at the times it gets the name ' supermoon ', when it is closer to us but can appear smaller if it is high in the sky.
CNET
09-06-2025
- Science
- CNET
Get Outside and Spot June's Strawberry Moon This Week
Not all full moons are created equal, and a great example of this is June's full moon, which you can check out this week. Also known as the strawberry moon, June's full moon will be one of the more interesting full moons of the year. It's a mini-moon, which means the moon is as far away from the Earth as its orbit will allow. It's also part of a major lunar standstill, which will give the moon a unique trajectory across the sky that only occurs every 18.6 years. Your best chance to see the strawberry moon will be early on June 11, with the fullest possible moon not visible until 3:46 a.m. according to The Farmer's Almanac. It'll be only slightly less full on both June 10 and June 12. Since it is a mini-moon, it'll also appear to be smaller and dimmer than a normal full moon. Anyone who caught one of four supermoons in 2024 will be able to spot the stark contrast between a supermoon and a mini-moon. During a supermoon, the moon is as close to the Earth as its orbit allows, a phenomenon known as perigee. For a mini-moon, the moon is as far away from Earth as it can get, a phenomenon called apogee. It's a little less exciting than a supermoon, but for context, it's neat to know how dim and small the moon can get compared to how big and bright it can get during a supermoon. The major lunar standstill The strawberry moon is part of what's called a major lunar standstill. This occurs once every 18.6 years when the moon's orbit aligns just right with the Earth's tilt. As most astronomers can tell you, the moon rises and sets from different points of the horizon based on the time of year, the Earth's tilt, and the moon's orbit. In short, the path the moon is taking through the sky is as long as it's going to get. This phenomenon isn't specific to June 2025. In fact, people will be able to view this phenomenon for most of the year. However, once it's gone, it'll be 18.6 years before it shows up again. Another interesting tidbit about major lunar standstills is that the moon will be rising and setting on parts of the horizon where the sun will never go. This was noted by researchers at English Heritage, who are currently studying the notion that Stonehenge lines up with this once-in-a-generation event.
