The so-called “Strawberry Moon” will shine brightly in the sky during this time. Despite its name, the full moon has no direct connection to the fruit’s color, but rather to the season of the year.
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One striking feature of the June full moon is its unusually low position above the horizon. While the sun reaches its highest point in the summer months, the Earth’s satellite follows a relatively low orbit, making it appear closer to the horizon. Especially during moonrise or moonset, it will seem larger than usual. This is the effect of the so-called “moon illusion,” an optical phenomenon that causes the moon near the horizon to look bigger than when it is high in the sky.
The Strawberry Moon will be clearly visible throughout the night from Wednesday to Thursday. “It can be observed all night long,” said astrophysicist Viktoria Zekoll from the Munich Public Observatory in an interview with the German Press Agency (dpa). According to the observatory, the full moon will rise at approximately 10:08 p.m. and set again at about 4:35 a.m.
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As Zekoll explained, the moon is called the “Strawberry Moon” because it traditionally coincides with the strawberry harvest season. The fact that it currently appears with an orange-red tint, however, is purely coincidental. The unusual coloring is caused by dust from wildfires in Canada, which has drifted across to Europe. The previous night already offered a view of the Strawberry Moon in this distinctive hue.
The best chances of seeing the Strawberry Moon, according to Zekoll, are where there is a clear view of the eastern horizon, ideally far from disruptive light pollution—such as in rural areas or from a higher vantage point. In Munich, the Olympiaberg is especially recommended for this purpose.
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