Supermoon June will soon show up for humans, and it would be for the last time this year, set to be on June 24 and will feature the "Strawberry Moon." The name came from the season of the ripening of strawberries usually during June, and it would be its closest to the Earth come to its peak in the coming week.
The last Supermoon of 2021 will be this June 24, and it would be a Strawberry Moon with a pinkish glow. Anticipate its full bloom or peak for the best viewing times possible.
Super Strawberry Moon is something to marvel at, especially with its name that relates it to one of the most colorful fruits in existence. The moon will be different from the previous blood moon, especially as it would bring a slightly softer shade of red, and somehow pinkish for a sight in the coming week of June 24.
There were a lot of cosmic occurrences in the previous months, and during the first weeks of June, the world has witnessed its first partial or annual solar eclipses, even for a brief moment in the morning. Almost a month ago, there has been a special appearance of the natural satellite, with May's Blood Moon lunar eclipse appearing for everyone to see.
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Supermoon June: Strawberry Moon
What exactly is a Strawberry Moon? The name somehow speaks for itself because that specific type of moon is what describes June's full moon. Moreover, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the Strawberry Moon was named that way due to the season of strawberries in North America, also the same time that it has ripened and ready for harvest.
Initially, it was predicted by NASA that the next full moon after April will be a "pink moon," but it was not the case as the Blood Moon is as red as, well, as blood. Moreover, initial predictions have pointed out to 2021 having either four, three, or two appearances of the Supermoon for April, May, and June.
Good thing is that humans would be able to see it thrice this year, with each month having a Supermoon to see for 2021.
How to Watch the Strawberry Moon on June 24
The Supermoon, a.k.a. Strawberry Moon, will be in full bloom or reach its peak by Thursday morning, 11:40 AM PT. Good thing is that the Moon will be visible as early as Wednesday night, June 23, until Saturday, June 26.
Users may opt to use a moonrise and moonset calculator to know the exact times to view the Strawberry moon one week from now, to get the best times possible and fully see the Supermoon. Additionally, the Supermoon of June would be visible with only the naked eye, but it is best to use a telescope, to be able to bask in all of what it has to offer.
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Written by Isaiah Richard
