Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The strawberry moon was named by the Algonquin tribes because it comes at the time of year when berries ripen, according to NASA. Strawberry Moon is set to be a rather special full Moon, for a rather particular reason: the lowest full moon in nearly two decades.
This month’s full moon will ride low on the southern horizon thanks to an orbital phenomenon known as a major lunar standstill. The lunar disk always appears larger at moonrise thanks to the “moon illusion,” a trick of the brain that makes Earth’s natural satellite appear larger than it actually is when it’s close to the horizon.
The moon will also likely take on a yellow-orange hue because our planet’s atmosphere scatters the shorter, blue wavelengths of the sun’s reflected light.
In traditional North American folklore, the full moon in June is also known as the Strawberry Moon, Flower Moon, or Honey Moon, names that highlight the sweetness and exuberance
