What is a Strawberry Moon? How and where to watch June's supermoon

What is a Strawberry Moon? How and where to watch June's supermoon
Strawberry Super moon rises behind St Michael's Mount in Marazion near Penzance on June 28, 2018 in Cornwall, England (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

The month of June marks the sighting of Strawberry Moon, which is a full moon plus a supermoon. The June full moon is also known as the Hot Moon, Mead Moon, and Rose Moon, after the fruit in season in the southern hemisphere.

On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 11:52 pm UTC, fans of celestial events will be able to witness the 'Strawberry Super Moon' shining at its peak in gorgeous tangerine colors. That is the precise instant when the moon will be entirely illuminated by the Sun's rays. The moon will appear enormous and dazzling any day this week—and will be up for most of the night. With the exception of the twin total lunar eclipses in May and November, this 'Super Full Moon' is without a doubt the most significant lunar event of the year. Only on a full moon night can you watch the moon appear on the horizon around sunset. The moon will appear most lovely during moonrise and moonset, when it is nearing its full phase.

ADVERTISEMENT

READ MORE

Asteroid COLLIDES with Earth above Iceland just two hours after being discovered

'RED' lunar eclipse: When and how to watch once-in-600-yrs, longest celestial event