Strawberry Moon 2021: Date, Time, How to Watch, More
New Delhi, June 22: A rare celestial event will unfold its mesmerising act when an awe-inspiring "strawberry moon" will be seen on Thursday (June 24), just after the world witnessed a Supermoon, Bloodmoon and Total Lunar Eclipse.
The
Strawberry
Moon
is
the
last
full
moon
of
the
spring
season
and
the
first
of
the
summer
season.
During
this
celestial
event,
the
moon
will
appear
larger
than
normal,
like
a
big
disco
ball
lighting
up
the
sky.
The
strawberry
moon
will
reach
its
peak
illumination
at
2:40
p.m.
ET.
The moon won't be fully visible until it rises over the horizon later in the evening, according to the Farmer's Almanac.
Why is it called the Strawberry Moon?
The June full moon is called the "strawberry moon," by the Native American Algonquin tribes in North America. It is related to strawberries ripening, signifying the beginning of harvesting in the region.
The strawberry moon is called by different names in different parts of the world. In Europe it's known as the Rose Moon. It is also called mead moon, blooming moon, hoer moon, birth moon, egg laying moon and hatching moon, and green corn moon.
How to see the Strawberry Moon from India?
Sadly, the Strawberry Moon will not be visible in India. But you can watch it online.
Full moon names
January:
Wolf
Moon
February:
Snow
Moon
March:
Worm
Moon
April:
Pink
Moon
May:
Flower
Moon
June:
Strawberry
Moon
July:
Buck
Moon
August:
Sturgeon
Moon
September:
Harvest
Moon
October:
Hunter's
Moon
November:
Beaver
Moon
December:
Cold
Moon