Strawberry Moon

June’s Strawberry Moon rises last night, lower full moon since 2006

June’s Strawberry Moon rises last night, lower full moon since 2006

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…
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